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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,932.34, 604,346.74 and 246,945.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,932.34, 604,346.74 and 246,945.78 is: 340,785.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,932.34 : 604,346.74 = 246,945.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,932.34/604,346.74 = 246,945.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,932.34x = 604,346.74 × 246,945.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,932.34x = 149,240,877,099.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,240,877,099.76/437,932.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,785.24

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