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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,880.51, 604,292.10 and 246,889.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,880.51, 604,292.10 and 246,889.80 is: 340,717.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,880.51 : 604,292.10 = 246,889.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,880.51/604,292.10 = 246,889.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,880.51x = 604,292.10 × 246,889.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,880.51x = 149,193,555,710.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,193,555,710.58/437,880.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,717.51

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