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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,921.55, 604,323.63 and 246,935.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,921.55, 604,323.63 and 246,935.07 is: 340,765.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,921.55 : 604,323.63 = 246,935.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,921.55/604,323.63 = 246,935.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,921.55x = 604,323.63 × 246,935.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,921.55x = 149,228,697,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,228,697,876.70/437,921.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,765.82

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