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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,864.27, 604,252.76 and 246,877.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,864.27, 604,252.76 and 246,877.65 is: 340,691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,864.27 : 604,252.76 = 246,877.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,864.27/604,252.76 = 246,877.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,864.27x = 604,252.76 × 246,877.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,864.27x = 149,176,500,160.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,176,500,160.43/437,864.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,691.20

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