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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,229.21, 601,997.25 and 245,244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,229.21, 601,997.25 and 245,244.17 is: 338,437.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,229.21 : 601,997.25 = 245,244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,229.21/601,997.25 = 245,244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,229.21x = 601,997.25 × 245,244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,229.21x = 147,636,315,918.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,636,315,918.53/436,229.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,437.48

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