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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,941.31, 604,379.75 and 246,950.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,941.31, 604,379.75 and 246,950.60 is: 340,803.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,941.31 : 604,379.75 = 246,950.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,941.31/604,379.75 = 246,950.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,941.31x = 604,379.75 × 246,950.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,941.31x = 149,251,937,633.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,251,937,633.70/437,941.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,803.52

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