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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,593.92, 602,498.72 and 245,607.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,593.92, 602,498.72 and 245,607.46 is: 338,937.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,593.92 : 602,498.72 = 245,607.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,593.92/602,498.72 = 245,607.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,593.92x = 602,498.72 × 245,607.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,593.92x = 147,978,180,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,978,180,272.45/436,593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,937.79

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