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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,777.20, 604,132.50 and 246,790.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,777.20, 604,132.50 and 246,790.60 is: 340,571.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,777.20 : 604,132.50 = 246,790.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,777.20/604,132.50 = 246,790.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,777.20x = 604,132.50 × 246,790.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,777.20x = 149,094,222,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,094,222,154.50/437,777.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,571.01

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