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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,822.72, 604,187.28 and 246,836.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,822.72, 604,187.28 and 246,836.27 is: 340,629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,822.72 : 604,187.28 = 246,836.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,822.72/604,187.28 = 246,836.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,822.72x = 604,187.28 × 246,836.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,822.72x = 149,135,331,555.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,135,331,555.71/437,822.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,629.50

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