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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,751.08, 604,105.73 and 246,764.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,751.08, 604,105.73 and 246,764.47 is: 340,540.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,751.08 : 604,105.73 = 246,764.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,751.08/604,105.73 = 246,764.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,751.08x = 604,105.73 × 246,764.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,751.08x = 149,071,829,053.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,071,829,053.59/437,751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,540.17

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