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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,932.49, 604,367.54 and 246,941.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,932.49, 604,367.54 and 246,941.78 is: 340,791.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,932.49 : 604,367.54 = 246,941.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,932.49/604,367.54 = 246,941.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,932.49x = 604,367.54 × 246,941.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,932.49x = 149,243,591,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,243,591,845.28/437,932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,791.33

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