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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,819.95, 604,190.54 and 246,831.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,819.95, 604,190.54 and 246,831.97 is: 340,627.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,819.95 : 604,190.54 = 246,831.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,819.95/604,190.54 = 246,831.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,819.95x = 604,190.54 × 246,831.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,819.95x = 149,133,541,243.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,133,541,243.56/437,819.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,627.56

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