Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,489.24, 603,797.70 and 246,520.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 437,489.24, 603,797.70 and 246,520.40 is: 340,233.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
437,489.24 : 603,797.70 = 246,520.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
437,489.24/603,797.70 = 246,520.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
437,489.24x = 603,797.70 × 246,520.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
437,489.24x = 148,848,447,504.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,848,447,504.09/437,489.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 340,233.39
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