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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,953.32, 604,374.48 and 246,965.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,953.32, 604,374.48 and 246,965.28 is: 340,811.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,953.32 : 604,374.48 = 246,965.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,953.32/604,374.48 = 246,965.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,953.32x = 604,374.48 × 246,965.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,953.32x = 149,259,512,678.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,259,512,678.05/437,953.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,811.47

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