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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,755.62, 604,111.98 and 246,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,755.62, 604,111.98 and 246,769 is: 340,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,755.62 : 604,111.98 = 246,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,755.62/604,111.98 = 246,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,755.62x = 604,111.98 × 246,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,755.62x = 149,076,109,192.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,076,109,192.62/437,755.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,546.42

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