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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,362.96, 602,184.52 and 245,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,362.96, 602,184.52 and 245,374.72 is: 338,619.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,362.96 : 602,184.52 = 245,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,362.96/602,184.52 = 245,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,362.96x = 602,184.52 × 245,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,362.96x = 147,760,857,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,760,857,983.33/436,362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,619.16

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