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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,669.56, 602,571.54 and 245,646.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,669.56, 602,571.54 and 245,646.12 is: 338,973.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,669.56 : 602,571.54 = 245,646.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,669.56/602,571.54 = 245,646.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,669.56x = 602,571.54 × 245,646.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,669.56x = 148,019,360,823.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,019,360,823.43/436,669.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,973.39

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