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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,443.11, 602,285.69 and 245,456.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,443.11, 602,285.69 and 245,456.49 is: 338,726.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,443.11 : 602,285.69 = 245,456.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,443.11/602,285.69 = 245,456.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,443.11x = 602,285.69 × 245,456.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,443.11x = 147,834,931,444.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,834,931,444.63/436,443.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,726.69

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