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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,441.92, 602,267.85 and 245,443.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,441.92, 602,267.85 and 245,443.92 is: 338,700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,441.92 : 602,267.85 = 245,443.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,441.92/602,267.85 = 245,443.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,441.92x = 602,267.85 × 245,443.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,441.92x = 147,822,981,993.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,822,981,993.97/436,441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,700.24

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