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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,666.56, 602,567.40 and 245,643.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,666.56, 602,567.40 and 245,643.12 is: 338,969.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,666.56 : 602,567.40 = 245,643.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,666.56/602,567.40 = 245,643.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,666.56x = 602,567.40 × 245,643.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,666.56x = 148,016,536,146.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,016,536,146.29/436,666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,969.25

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