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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,923.68, 604,335.78 and 246,940.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,923.68, 604,335.78 and 246,940.26 is: 340,778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,923.68 : 604,335.78 = 246,940.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,923.68/604,335.78 = 246,940.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,923.68x = 604,335.78 × 246,940.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,923.68x = 149,234,834,640.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,234,834,640.50/437,923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,778.18

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