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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,839.97, 604,211.13 and 246,853.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,839.97, 604,211.13 and 246,853.58 is: 340,653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,839.97 : 604,211.13 = 246,853.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,839.97/604,211.13 = 246,853.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,839.97x = 604,211.13 × 246,853.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,839.97x = 149,151,677,495.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,151,677,495.29/437,839.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,653.41

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