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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,013.17, 604,466.96 and 246,989.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,013.17, 604,466.96 and 246,989.25 is: 340,850.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,013.17 : 604,466.96 = 246,989.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,013.17/604,466.96 = 246,989.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,013.17x = 604,466.96 × 246,989.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,013.17x = 149,296,839,865.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,296,839,865.23/438,013.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,850.12

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