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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,730.29, 604,077.04 and 246,743.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,730.29, 604,077.04 and 246,743.63 is: 340,511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,730.29 : 604,077.04 = 246,743.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,730.29/604,077.04 = 246,743.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,730.29x = 604,077.04 × 246,743.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,730.29x = 149,052,157,395.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,052,157,395.15/437,730.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,511.41

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