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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,914.38, 604,321.93 and 246,927.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,914.38, 604,321.93 and 246,927.78 is: 340,760.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,914.38 : 604,321.93 = 246,927.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,914.38/604,321.93 = 246,927.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,914.38x = 604,321.93 × 246,927.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,914.38x = 149,223,872,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,223,872,888.88/437,914.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,760.38

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