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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,562, 603,820.44 and 246,564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,562, 603,820.44 and 246,564 is: 340,249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,562 : 603,820.44 = 246,564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,562/603,820.44 = 246,564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,562x = 603,820.44 × 246,564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,562x = 148,880,382,968.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,880,382,968.16/437,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,249.80

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