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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,784.86, 602,716.71 and 245,795.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,784.86, 602,716.71 and 245,795.14 is: 339,171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,784.86 : 602,716.71 = 245,795.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,784.86/602,716.71 = 245,795.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,784.86x = 602,716.71 × 245,795.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,784.86x = 148,144,838,114.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,144,838,114.79/436,784.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,171.18

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