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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,682.86, 604,006.94 and 246,696.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,682.86, 604,006.94 and 246,696.25 is: 340,443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,682.86 : 604,006.94 = 246,696.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,682.86/604,006.94 = 246,696.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,682.86x = 604,006.94 × 246,696.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,682.86x = 149,006,244,051.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,006,244,051.94/437,682.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,443.41

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