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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,681.85, 604,005.56 and 246,695.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,681.85, 604,005.56 and 246,695.25 is: 340,442.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,681.85 : 604,005.56 = 246,695.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,681.85/604,005.56 = 246,695.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,681.85x = 604,005.56 × 246,695.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,681.85x = 149,005,299,485.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,005,299,485.95/437,681.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,442.03

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