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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,832.10, 604,200 and 246,845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,832.10, 604,200 and 246,845.44 is: 340,642.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,832.10 : 604,200 = 246,845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,832.10/604,200 = 246,845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,832.10x = 604,200 × 246,845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,832.10x = 149,144,014,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,144,014,848/437,832.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,642.03

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