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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,762.96, 602,684.04 and 245,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,762.96, 602,684.04 and 245,842 is: 339,234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,762.96 : 602,684.04 = 245,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,762.96/602,684.04 = 245,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,762.96x = 602,684.04 × 245,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,762.96x = 148,165,049,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,165,049,761.68/436,762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,234.47

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