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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,881.51, 604,293.48 and 246,890.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,881.51, 604,293.48 and 246,890.80 is: 340,718.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,881.51 : 604,293.48 = 246,890.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,881.51/604,293.48 = 246,890.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,881.51x = 604,293.48 × 246,890.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,881.51x = 149,194,500,711.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,194,500,711.98/437,881.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,718.89

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