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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,818.95, 604,189.16 and 246,830.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,818.95, 604,189.16 and 246,830.97 is: 340,626.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,818.95 : 604,189.16 = 246,830.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,818.95/604,189.16 = 246,830.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,818.95x = 604,189.16 × 246,830.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,818.95x = 149,132,597,725.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,132,597,725.49/437,818.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,626.19

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