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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,718.20, 604,014.92 and 246,778.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,718.20, 604,014.92 and 246,778.52 is: 340,533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,718.20 : 604,014.92 = 246,778.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,718.20/604,014.92 = 246,778.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,718.20x = 604,014.92 × 246,778.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,718.20x = 149,057,908,015.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,057,908,015.52/437,718.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,533.95

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