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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,716.20, 604,030.86 and 246,769.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,716.20, 604,030.86 and 246,769.26 is: 340,531.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,716.20 : 604,030.86 = 246,769.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,716.20/604,030.86 = 246,769.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,716.20x = 604,030.86 × 246,769.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,716.20x = 149,056,248,339.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,056,248,339.36/437,716.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,531.72

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