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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,844.38, 604,211.55 and 246,855.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,844.38, 604,211.55 and 246,855.02 is: 340,652.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,844.38 : 604,211.55 = 246,855.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,844.38/604,211.55 = 246,855.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,844.38x = 604,211.55 × 246,855.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,844.38x = 149,152,654,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,152,654,259.48/437,844.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,652.21

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