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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,441.16, 603,660.96 and 246,450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,441.16, 603,660.96 and 246,450.45 is: 340,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,441.16 : 603,660.96 = 246,450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,441.16/603,660.96 = 246,450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,441.16x = 603,660.96 × 246,450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,441.16x = 148,772,515,239.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,772,515,239.43/437,441.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,097.20

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