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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,837.97, 604,192.92 and 246,839.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,837.97, 604,192.92 and 246,839.04 is: 340,624.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,837.97 : 604,192.92 = 246,839.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,837.97/604,192.92 = 246,839.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,837.97x = 604,192.92 × 246,839.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,837.97x = 149,138,400,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,138,400,347.60/437,837.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,624.64

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