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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,358.14, 653,487.45 and 248,801.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,358.14, 653,487.45 and 248,801.02 is: 372,602.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,358.14 : 653,487.45 = 248,801.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,358.14/653,487.45 = 248,801.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,358.14x = 653,487.45 × 248,801.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,358.14x = 162,588,344,117.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,588,344,117.20/436,358.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,602.98

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