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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,470.72, 602,323.66 and 245,484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,470.72, 602,323.66 and 245,484.06 is: 338,764.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,470.72 : 602,323.66 = 245,484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,470.72/602,323.66 = 245,484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,470.72x = 602,323.66 × 245,484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,470.72x = 147,860,857,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,860,857,490.86/436,470.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,764.67

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