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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,858.88, 604,231.56 and 246,869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,858.88, 604,231.56 and 246,869.52 is: 340,672.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,858.88 : 604,231.56 = 246,869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,858.88/604,231.56 = 246,869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,858.88x = 604,231.56 × 246,869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,858.88x = 149,166,355,186.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,166,355,186.05/437,858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,672.22

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