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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,929.72, 604,239.60 and 246,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,929.72, 604,239.60 and 246,906.20 is: 340,672.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,929.72 : 604,239.60 = 246,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,929.72/604,239.60 = 246,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,929.72x = 604,239.60 × 246,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,929.72x = 149,190,503,525.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,190,503,525.52/437,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,672.25

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