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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,782.65, 606,848.85 and 246,200.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,782.65, 606,848.85 and 246,200.96 is: 339,728.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,782.65 : 606,848.85 = 246,200.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,782.65/606,848.85 = 246,200.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,782.65x = 606,848.85 × 246,200.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,782.65x = 149,406,766,410.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,406,766,410.65/439,782.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,728.65

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