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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,229.71, 601,997.94 and 245,244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,229.71, 601,997.94 and 245,244.67 is: 338,438.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,229.71 : 601,997.94 = 245,244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,229.71/601,997.94 = 245,244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,229.71x = 601,997.94 × 245,244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,229.71x = 147,636,786,135.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,636,786,135.98/436,229.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,438.17

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