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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,682.36, 604,006.25 and 246,695.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,682.36, 604,006.25 and 246,695.75 is: 340,442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,682.36 : 604,006.25 = 246,695.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,682.36/604,006.25 = 246,695.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,682.36x = 604,006.25 × 246,695.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,682.36x = 149,005,771,828.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,005,771,828.41/437,682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,442.72

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