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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,751.83, 604,106.76 and 246,765.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,751.83, 604,106.76 and 246,765.23 is: 340,541.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,751.83 : 604,106.76 = 246,765.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,751.83/604,106.76 = 246,765.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,751.83x = 604,106.76 × 246,765.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,751.83x = 149,072,540,555.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,072,540,555.42/437,751.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,541.22

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