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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,512.60, 602,381.34 and 245,526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,512.60, 602,381.34 and 245,526.12 is: 338,822.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,512.60 : 602,381.34 = 245,526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,512.60/602,381.34 = 245,526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,512.60x = 602,381.34 × 245,526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,512.60x = 147,900,353,170.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,900,353,170.60/436,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,822.64

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