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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,755.52, 604,066.38 and 246,815.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,755.52, 604,066.38 and 246,815.84 is: 340,585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,755.52 : 604,066.38 = 246,815.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,755.52/604,066.38 = 246,815.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,755.52x = 604,066.38 × 246,815.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,755.52x = 149,093,150,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,093,150,995.46/437,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,585.43

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