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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,933.70, 604,245.12 and 246,910.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,933.70, 604,245.12 and 246,910.20 is: 340,677.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,933.70 : 604,245.12 = 246,910.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,933.70/604,245.12 = 246,910.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,933.70x = 604,245.12 × 246,910.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,933.70x = 149,194,283,428.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,194,283,428.22/437,933.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,677.79

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