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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,465.02, 602,274.78 and 245,437.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,465.02, 602,274.78 and 245,437.86 is: 338,677.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,465.02 : 602,274.78 = 245,437.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,465.02/602,274.78 = 245,437.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,465.02x = 602,274.78 × 245,437.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,465.02x = 147,821,033,135.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,821,033,135.17/436,465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,677.85

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