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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,409.37, 602,258.49 and 245,433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,409.37, 602,258.49 and 245,433.24 is: 338,705.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,409.37 : 602,258.49 = 245,433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,409.37/602,258.49 = 245,433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,409.37x = 602,258.49 × 245,433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,409.37x = 147,814,252,518.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,814,252,518.21/436,409.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,705.50

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