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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,836.22, 604,205.96 and 246,849.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,836.22, 604,205.96 and 246,849.83 is: 340,648.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,836.22 : 604,205.96 = 246,849.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,836.22/604,205.96 = 246,849.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,836.22x = 604,205.96 × 246,849.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,836.22x = 149,148,134,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,148,134,255.71/437,836.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,648.24

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