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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,759.46, 602,679.21 and 245,838.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,759.46, 602,679.21 and 245,838.50 is: 339,229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,759.46 : 602,679.21 = 245,838.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,759.46/602,679.21 = 245,838.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,759.46x = 602,679.21 × 245,838.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,759.46x = 148,161,752,967.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,161,752,967.59/436,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,229.64

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