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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,419.89, 603,641.57 and 246,436.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,419.89, 603,641.57 and 246,436.29 is: 340,083.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,419.89 : 603,641.57 = 246,436.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,419.89/603,641.57 = 246,436.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,419.89x = 603,641.57 × 246,436.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,419.89x = 148,759,189,000.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,759,189,000.58/437,419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,083.28

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