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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,312.16, 603,492.88 and 246,328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,312.16, 603,492.88 and 246,328.56 is: 339,934.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,312.16 : 603,492.88 = 246,328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,312.16/603,492.88 = 246,328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,312.16x = 603,492.88 × 246,328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,312.16x = 148,657,532,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,657,532,100.65/437,312.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,934.60

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