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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,832.71, 604,185.68 and 246,833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,832.71, 604,185.68 and 246,833.80 is: 340,617.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,832.71 : 604,185.68 = 246,833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,832.71/604,185.68 = 246,833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,832.71x = 604,185.68 × 246,833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,832.71x = 149,133,446,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,133,446,406.60/437,832.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,617.42

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