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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,893.50, 604,293.14 and 246,906.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,893.50, 604,293.14 and 246,906.95 is: 340,731.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,893.50 : 604,293.14 = 246,906.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,893.50/604,293.14 = 246,906.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,893.50x = 604,293.14 × 246,906.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,893.50x = 149,204,173,699.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,204,173,699.13/437,893.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,731.64

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