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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,233.92, 602,024.16 and 245,307.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,233.92, 602,024.16 and 245,307.20 is: 338,535.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,233.92 : 602,024.16 = 245,307.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,233.92/602,024.16 = 245,307.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,233.92x = 602,024.16 × 245,307.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,233.92x = 147,680,861,021.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,680,861,021.95/436,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,535.94

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