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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,820.83, 604,191.74 and 246,832.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,820.83, 604,191.74 and 246,832.85 is: 340,628.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,820.83 : 604,191.74 = 246,832.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,820.83/604,191.74 = 246,832.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,820.83x = 604,191.74 × 246,832.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,820.83x = 149,134,371,258.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,134,371,258.22/437,820.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,628.77

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