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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,833.46, 604,186.72 and 246,834.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,833.46, 604,186.72 and 246,834.55 is: 340,618.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,833.46 : 604,186.72 = 246,834.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,833.46/604,186.72 = 246,834.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,833.46x = 604,186.72 × 246,834.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,833.46x = 149,134,155,019.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,134,155,019.62/437,833.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,618.45

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