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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,889.60, 604,305.06 and 246,898.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,889.60, 604,305.06 and 246,898.89 is: 340,730.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,889.60 : 604,305.06 = 246,898.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,889.60/604,305.06 = 246,898.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,889.60x = 604,305.06 × 246,898.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,889.60x = 149,202,248,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,202,248,535.38/437,889.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,730.29

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