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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,353.98, 602,172.08 and 245,365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,353.98, 602,172.08 and 245,365.70 is: 338,606.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,353.98 : 602,172.08 = 245,365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,353.98/602,172.08 = 245,365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,353.98x = 602,172.08 × 245,365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,353.98x = 147,752,373,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,752,373,929.66/436,353.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,606.68

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