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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,857.76, 604,244.56 and 246,870.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,857.76, 604,244.56 and 246,870.72 is: 340,682.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,857.76 : 604,244.56 = 246,870.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,857.76/604,244.56 = 246,870.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,857.76x = 604,244.56 × 246,870.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,857.76x = 149,170,289,583.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,170,289,583.28/437,857.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,682.07

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