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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,442.92, 602,269.23 and 245,444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,442.92, 602,269.23 and 245,444.92 is: 338,701.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,442.92 : 602,269.23 = 245,444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,442.92/602,269.23 = 245,444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,442.92x = 602,269.23 × 245,444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,442.92x = 147,823,922,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,823,922,975.81/436,442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,701.62

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