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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,786.56, 602,715.96 and 245,795.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,786.56, 602,715.96 and 245,795.04 is: 339,169.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,786.56 : 602,715.96 = 245,795.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,786.56/602,715.96 = 245,795.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,786.56x = 602,715.96 × 245,795.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,786.56x = 148,144,593,496.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,144,593,496.84/436,786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,169.30

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