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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,227.71, 601,995.17 and 245,242.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,227.71, 601,995.17 and 245,242.67 is: 338,435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,227.71 : 601,995.17 = 245,242.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,227.71/601,995.17 = 245,242.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,227.71x = 601,995.17 × 245,242.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,227.71x = 147,634,900,421.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,634,900,421.04/436,227.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,435.41

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