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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,859.26, 604,246.63 and 246,872.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,859.26, 604,246.63 and 246,872.22 is: 340,684.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,859.26 : 604,246.63 = 246,872.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,859.26/604,246.63 = 246,872.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,859.26x = 604,246.63 × 246,872.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,859.26x = 149,171,706,975.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,171,706,975.62/437,859.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,684.14

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