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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,935.55, 604,371.76 and 246,944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,935.55, 604,371.76 and 246,944.84 is: 340,795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,935.55 : 604,371.76 = 246,944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,935.55/604,371.76 = 246,944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,935.55x = 604,371.76 × 246,944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,935.55x = 149,246,483,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,246,483,934.50/437,935.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,795.55

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