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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,929.22, 604,238.91 and 246,905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,929.22, 604,238.91 and 246,905.70 is: 340,671.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,929.22 : 604,238.91 = 246,905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,929.22/604,238.91 = 246,905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,929.22x = 604,238.91 × 246,905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,929.22x = 149,190,031,040.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,190,031,040.79/437,929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,671.57

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