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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,934.28, 604,370.02 and 246,943.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,934.28, 604,370.02 and 246,943.57 is: 340,793.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,934.28 : 604,370.02 = 246,943.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,934.28/604,370.02 = 246,943.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,934.28x = 604,370.02 × 246,943.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,934.28x = 149,245,290,339.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,245,290,339.77/437,934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,793.81

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