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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,688.99, 604,015.41 and 246,702.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,688.99, 604,015.41 and 246,702.39 is: 340,451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,688.99 : 604,015.41 = 246,702.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,688.99/604,015.41 = 246,702.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,688.99x = 604,015.41 × 246,702.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,688.99x = 149,012,045,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,012,045,243.83/437,688.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,451.89

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