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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,347.76, 603,537.28 and 246,422.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,347.76, 603,537.28 and 246,422.66 is: 340,061.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,347.76 : 603,537.28 = 246,422.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,347.76/603,537.28 = 246,422.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,347.76x = 603,537.28 × 246,422.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,347.76x = 148,725,258,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,725,258,313.02/437,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,061.79

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