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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,762.36, 604,121.35 and 246,775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,762.36, 604,121.35 and 246,775.70 is: 340,555.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,762.36 : 604,121.35 = 246,775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,762.36/604,121.35 = 246,775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,762.36x = 604,121.35 × 246,775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,762.36x = 149,082,469,031.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,082,469,031.20/437,762.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,555.70

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