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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,835.72, 604,205.26 and 246,849.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,835.72, 604,205.26 and 246,849.33 is: 340,647.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,835.72 : 604,205.26 = 246,849.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,835.72/604,205.26 = 246,849.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,835.72x = 604,205.26 × 246,849.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,835.72x = 149,147,663,613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,147,663,613.48/437,835.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,647.55

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