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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,231.08, 601,999.83 and 245,246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,231.08, 601,999.83 and 245,246.04 is: 338,440.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,231.08 : 601,999.83 = 245,246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,231.08/601,999.83 = 245,246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,231.08x = 601,999.83 × 245,246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,231.08x = 147,638,074,388.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,638,074,388.17/436,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,440.06

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