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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,427.82, 602,266.46 and 245,437.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,427.82, 602,266.46 and 245,437.11 is: 338,701.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,427.82 : 602,266.46 = 245,437.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,427.82/602,266.46 = 245,437.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,427.82x = 602,266.46 × 245,437.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,427.82x = 147,818,538,165.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,818,538,165.15/436,427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,701.00

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