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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,766.76, 602,736.21 and 245,783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,766.76, 602,736.21 and 245,783.34 is: 339,179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,766.76 : 602,736.21 = 245,783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,766.76/602,736.21 = 245,783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,766.76x = 602,736.21 × 245,783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,766.76x = 148,142,518,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,142,518,832.74/436,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,179.93

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