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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,831.80, 604,208.60 and 246,844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,831.80, 604,208.60 and 246,844.68 is: 340,646.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,831.80 : 604,208.60 = 246,844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,831.80/604,208.60 = 246,844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,831.80x = 604,208.60 × 246,844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,831.80x = 149,145,678,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,145,678,520.25/437,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,646.06

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