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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,935.28, 604,371.40 and 246,944.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,935.28, 604,371.40 and 246,944.58 is: 340,795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,935.28 : 604,371.40 = 246,944.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,935.28/604,371.40 = 246,944.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,935.28x = 604,371.40 × 246,944.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,935.28x = 149,246,241,537.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,246,241,537.01/437,935.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,795.20

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