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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,848.38, 604,217.07 and 246,859.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,848.38, 604,217.07 and 246,859.02 is: 340,657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,848.38 : 604,217.07 = 246,859.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,848.38/604,217.07 = 246,859.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,848.38x = 604,217.07 × 246,859.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,848.38x = 149,156,433,767.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,156,433,767.47/437,848.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,657.73

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