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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,198.72, 601,783.68 and 245,168.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,198.72, 601,783.68 and 245,168.32 is: 338,236.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,198.72 : 601,783.68 = 245,168.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,198.72/601,783.68 = 245,168.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,198.72x = 601,783.68 × 245,168.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,198.72x = 147,538,293,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,538,293,829.02/436,198.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,236.42

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