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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,508, 603,695.43 and 246,517.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,508, 603,695.43 and 246,517.29 is: 340,156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,508 : 603,695.43 = 246,517.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,508/603,695.43 = 246,517.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,508x = 603,695.43 × 246,517.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,508x = 148,821,361,388.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,821,361,388.99/437,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,156.89

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