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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,462.28, 603,700.56 and 246,479.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,462.28, 603,700.56 and 246,479.40 is: 340,143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,462.28 : 603,700.56 = 246,479.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,462.28/603,700.56 = 246,479.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,462.28x = 603,700.56 × 246,479.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,462.28x = 148,799,751,808.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,799,751,808.46/437,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,143.04

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