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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,228.08, 601,995.69 and 245,243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,228.08, 601,995.69 and 245,243.04 is: 338,435.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,228.08 : 601,995.69 = 245,243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,228.08/601,995.69 = 245,243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,228.08x = 601,995.69 × 245,243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,228.08x = 147,635,253,082.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,635,253,082.50/436,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,435.92

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