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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,663.87, 602,589.96 and 245,676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,663.87, 602,589.96 and 245,676.80 is: 339,030.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,663.87 : 602,589.96 = 245,676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,663.87/602,589.96 = 245,676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,663.87x = 602,589.96 × 245,676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,663.87x = 148,042,373,084.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,042,373,084.93/436,663.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,030.51

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