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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,835.97, 604,190.16 and 246,837.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,835.97, 604,190.16 and 246,837.06 is: 340,621.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,835.97 : 604,190.16 = 246,837.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,835.97/604,190.16 = 246,837.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,835.97x = 604,190.16 × 246,837.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,835.97x = 149,136,522,775.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,136,522,775.33/437,835.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,621.91

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