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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,626.81, 602,542.67 and 245,641.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,626.81, 602,542.67 and 245,641.41 is: 338,983.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,626.81 : 602,542.67 = 245,641.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,626.81/602,542.67 = 245,641.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,626.81x = 602,542.67 × 245,641.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,626.81x = 148,009,429,815.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,009,429,815.76/436,626.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,983.83

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