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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,228.21, 601,995.87 and 245,243.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,228.21, 601,995.87 and 245,243.17 is: 338,436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,228.21 : 601,995.87 = 245,243.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,228.21/601,995.87 = 245,243.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,228.21x = 601,995.87 × 245,243.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,228.21x = 147,635,371,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,635,371,249.51/436,228.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,436.10

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