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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,758.66, 604,098.87 and 246,772.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,758.66, 604,098.87 and 246,772.21 is: 340,541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,758.66 : 604,098.87 = 246,772.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,758.66/604,098.87 = 246,772.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,758.66x = 604,098.87 × 246,772.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,758.66x = 149,074,813,208.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,074,813,208.40/437,758.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,541.09

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