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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,904.20, 604,361.58 and 246,913.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,904.20, 604,361.58 and 246,913.76 is: 340,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,904.20 : 604,361.58 = 246,913.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,904.20/604,361.58 = 246,913.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,904.20x = 604,361.58 × 246,913.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,904.20x = 149,225,190,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,225,190,117.34/437,904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,771.32

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