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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,601.60, 602,545.20 and 245,603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,601.60, 602,545.20 and 245,603.60 is: 338,952.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,601.60 : 602,545.20 = 245,603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,601.60/602,545.20 = 245,603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,601.60x = 602,545.20 × 245,603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,601.60x = 147,987,270,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,987,270,282.72/436,601.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,952.65

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