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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,762.46, 602,683.34 and 245,841.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,762.46, 602,683.34 and 245,841.50 is: 339,233.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,762.46 : 602,683.34 = 245,841.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,762.46/602,683.34 = 245,841.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,762.46x = 602,683.34 × 245,841.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,762.46x = 148,164,576,330.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,164,576,330.61/436,762.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,233.77

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