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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,221.07, 601,979.20 and 245,234.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,221.07, 601,979.20 and 245,234.41 is: 338,420.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,221.07 : 601,979.20 = 245,234.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,221.07/601,979.20 = 245,234.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,221.07x = 601,979.20 × 245,234.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,221.07x = 147,626,011,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,626,011,826.24/436,221.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,420.18

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