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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,356.85, 603,549.83 and 246,431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,356.85, 603,549.83 and 246,431.75 is: 340,074.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,356.85 : 603,549.83 = 246,431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,356.85/603,549.83 = 246,431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,356.85x = 603,549.83 × 246,431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,356.85x = 148,733,836,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,733,836,569.20/437,356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,074.33

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