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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,463.52, 602,272.71 and 245,436.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,463.52, 602,272.71 and 245,436.36 is: 338,675.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,463.52 : 602,272.71 = 245,436.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,463.52/602,272.71 = 245,436.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,463.52x = 602,272.71 × 245,436.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,463.52x = 147,819,621,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,819,621,669.74/436,463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,675.78

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