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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,852.94, 604,236 and 246,864.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,852.94, 604,236 and 246,864.97 is: 340,673.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,852.94 : 604,236 = 246,864.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,852.94/604,236 = 246,864.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,852.94x = 604,236 × 246,864.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,852.94x = 149,164,698,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,164,698,991.74/437,852.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,673.06

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