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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,419.65, 603,675 and 246,445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,419.65, 603,675 and 246,445.95 is: 340,115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,419.65 : 603,675 = 246,445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,419.65/603,675 = 246,445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,419.65x = 603,675 × 246,445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,419.65x = 148,773,258,866.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,773,258,866.25/437,419.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,115.63

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