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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,372.84, 602,190.72 and 245,382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,372.84, 602,190.72 and 245,382.16 is: 338,625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,372.84 : 602,190.72 = 245,382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,372.84/602,190.72 = 245,382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,372.84x = 602,190.72 × 245,382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,372.84x = 147,766,859,605.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,766,859,605.56/436,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,625.24

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