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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,227.08, 601,994.31 and 245,242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,227.08, 601,994.31 and 245,242.04 is: 338,434.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,227.08 : 601,994.31 = 245,242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,227.08/601,994.31 = 245,242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,227.08x = 601,994.31 × 245,242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,227.08x = 147,634,312,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,634,312,652.79/436,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,434.54

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