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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,835.47, 604,204.92 and 246,849.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,835.47, 604,204.92 and 246,849.08 is: 340,647.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,835.47 : 604,204.92 = 246,849.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,835.47/604,204.92 = 246,849.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,835.47x = 604,204.92 × 246,849.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,835.47x = 149,147,425,612.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,147,425,612.45/437,835.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,647.20

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