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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,592.92, 602,497.33 and 245,606.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,592.92, 602,497.33 and 245,606.46 is: 338,936.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,592.92 : 602,497.33 = 245,606.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,592.92/602,497.33 = 245,606.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,592.92x = 602,497.33 × 245,606.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,592.92x = 147,977,236,380.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,977,236,380.75/436,592.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,936.41

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