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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,835.22, 604,204.58 and 246,848.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,835.22, 604,204.58 and 246,848.82 is: 340,646.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,835.22 : 604,204.58 = 246,848.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,835.22/604,204.58 = 246,848.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,835.22x = 604,204.58 × 246,848.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,835.22x = 149,147,187,611.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,147,187,611.60/437,835.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,646.85

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