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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,920.03, 604,321.58 and 246,933.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,920.03, 604,321.58 and 246,933.57 is: 340,763.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,920.03 : 604,321.58 = 246,933.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,920.03/604,321.58 = 246,933.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,920.03x = 604,321.58 × 246,933.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,920.03x = 149,227,285,177.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,227,285,177.44/437,920.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,763.78

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