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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,469.72, 602,322.28 and 245,483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,469.72, 602,322.28 and 245,483.06 is: 338,763.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,469.72 : 602,322.28 = 245,483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,469.72/602,322.28 = 245,483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,469.72x = 602,322.28 × 245,483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,469.72x = 147,859,912,775.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,859,912,775.26/436,469.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,763.28

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