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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,391.36, 603,601.92 and 246,407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,391.36, 603,601.92 and 246,407.04 is: 340,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,391.36 : 603,601.92 = 246,407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,391.36/603,601.92 = 246,407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,391.36x = 603,601.92 × 246,407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,391.36x = 148,731,762,445.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,731,762,445.52/437,391.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,042.75

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