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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,919.02, 604,320.20 and 246,932.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,919.02, 604,320.20 and 246,932.58 is: 340,762.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,919.02 : 604,320.20 = 246,932.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,919.02/604,320.20 = 246,932.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,919.02x = 604,320.20 × 246,932.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,919.02x = 149,226,346,132.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,226,346,132.12/437,919.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,762.42

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