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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,858.26, 604,245.25 and 246,871.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,858.26, 604,245.25 and 246,871.22 is: 340,682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,858.26 : 604,245.25 = 246,871.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,858.26/604,245.25 = 246,871.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,858.26x = 604,245.25 × 246,871.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,858.26x = 149,170,762,046.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,170,762,046.71/437,858.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,682.76

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