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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,928.72, 604,238.23 and 246,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,928.72, 604,238.23 and 246,905.20 is: 340,670.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,928.72 : 604,238.23 = 246,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,928.72/604,238.23 = 246,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,928.72x = 604,238.23 × 246,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,928.72x = 149,189,561,025.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,189,561,025.80/437,928.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,670.88

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