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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,821.22, 604,185.21 and 246,834.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,821.22, 604,185.21 and 246,834.77 is: 340,627.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,821.22 : 604,185.21 = 246,834.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,821.22/604,185.21 = 246,834.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,821.22x = 604,185.21 × 246,834.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,821.22x = 149,133,914,326.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,133,914,326.83/437,821.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,627.43

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