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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,433.67, 602,274.52 and 245,442.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,433.67, 602,274.52 and 245,442.96 is: 338,709.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,433.67 : 602,274.52 = 245,442.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,433.67/602,274.52 = 245,442.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,433.67x = 602,274.52 × 245,442.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,433.67x = 147,824,037,910.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,824,037,910.01/436,433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,709.06

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