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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,755.08, 602,756.82 and 245,756.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,755.08, 602,756.82 and 245,756.36 is: 339,163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,755.08 : 602,756.82 = 245,756.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,755.08/602,756.82 = 245,756.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,755.08x = 602,756.82 × 245,756.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,755.08x = 148,131,322,048.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,131,322,048.38/436,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,163.36

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