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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,771.80, 604,116.97 and 246,785.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,771.80, 604,116.97 and 246,785.32 is: 340,559.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,771.80 : 604,116.97 = 246,785.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,771.80/604,116.97 = 246,785.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,771.80x = 604,116.97 × 246,785.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,771.80x = 149,087,199,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,087,199,758.88/437,771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,559.17

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