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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,372.84, 602,190.74 and 245,382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,372.84, 602,190.74 and 245,382.14 is: 338,625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,372.84 : 602,190.74 = 245,382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,372.84/602,190.74 = 245,382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,372.84x = 602,190.74 × 245,382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,372.84x = 147,766,852,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,766,852,469.38/436,372.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,625.23

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