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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,357.47, 602,176.92 and 245,369.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,357.47, 602,176.92 and 245,369.19 is: 338,611.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,357.47 : 602,176.92 = 245,369.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,357.47/602,176.92 = 245,369.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,357.47x = 602,176.92 × 245,369.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,357.47x = 147,755,663,097.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,755,663,097.10/436,357.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,611.51

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