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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,859.76, 604,247.32 and 246,872.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,859.76, 604,247.32 and 246,872.72 is: 340,684.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,859.76 : 604,247.32 = 246,872.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,859.76/604,247.32 = 246,872.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,859.76x = 604,247.32 × 246,872.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,859.76x = 149,172,179,441.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,172,179,441.11/437,859.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,684.83

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