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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,720.20, 604,017.68 and 246,780.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,720.20, 604,017.68 and 246,780.52 is: 340,536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,720.20 : 604,017.68 = 246,780.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,720.20/604,017.68 = 246,780.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,720.20x = 604,017.68 × 246,780.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,720.20x = 149,059,797,159.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,059,797,159.59/437,720.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,536.71

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