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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,930.35, 604,325.51 and 246,961.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,930.35, 604,325.51 and 246,961.51 is: 340,796.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,930.35 : 604,325.51 = 246,961.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,930.35/604,325.51 = 246,961.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,930.35x = 604,325.51 × 246,961.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,930.35x = 149,245,138,661.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,245,138,661.60/437,930.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,796.52

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