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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,831.28, 604,199.52 and 246,844.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,831.28, 604,199.52 and 246,844.80 is: 340,641.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,831.28 : 604,199.52 = 246,844.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,831.28/604,199.52 = 246,844.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,831.28x = 604,199.52 × 246,844.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,831.28x = 149,143,509,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,143,509,674.50/437,831.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,641.51

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