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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,934.78, 604,370.72 and 246,944.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,934.78, 604,370.72 and 246,944.07 is: 340,794.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,934.78 : 604,370.72 = 246,944.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,934.78/604,370.72 = 246,944.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,934.78x = 604,370.72 × 246,944.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,934.78x = 149,245,764,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,245,764,150.91/437,934.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,794.50

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