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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,585.92, 602,487.71 and 245,599.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,585.92, 602,487.71 and 245,599.46 is: 338,926.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,585.92 : 602,487.71 = 245,599.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,585.92/602,487.71 = 245,599.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,585.92x = 602,487.71 × 245,599.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,585.92x = 147,970,651,992.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,970,651,992.20/436,585.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,926.76

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