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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,228.92, 602,017.26 and 245,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,228.92, 602,017.26 and 245,302.20 is: 338,529.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,228.92 : 602,017.26 = 245,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,228.92/602,017.26 = 245,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,228.92x = 602,017.26 × 245,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,228.92x = 147,676,158,315.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,676,158,315.97/436,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,529.04

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