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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,284.63, 602,095.68 and 245,310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,284.63, 602,095.68 and 245,310.32 is: 338,541.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,284.63 : 602,095.68 = 245,310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,284.63/602,095.68 = 245,310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,284.63x = 602,095.68 × 245,310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,284.63x = 147,700,285,436.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,700,285,436.66/436,284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,541.12

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