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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,858.76, 604,245.94 and 246,871.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,858.76, 604,245.94 and 246,871.72 is: 340,683.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,858.76 : 604,245.94 = 246,871.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,858.76/604,245.94 = 246,871.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,858.76x = 604,245.94 × 246,871.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,858.76x = 149,171,234,510.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,171,234,510.82/437,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,683.45

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