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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,658.04, 602,523.36 and 245,660.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,658.04, 602,523.36 and 245,660.04 is: 338,974.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,658.04 : 602,523.36 = 245,660.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,658.04/602,523.36 = 245,660.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,658.04x = 602,523.36 × 245,660.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,658.04x = 148,015,912,718.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,015,912,718.53/436,658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,974.44

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