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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,820.04, 602,746.92 and 245,822.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,820.04, 602,746.92 and 245,822.04 is: 339,197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,820.04 : 602,746.92 = 245,822.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,820.04/602,746.92 = 245,822.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,820.04x = 602,746.92 × 245,822.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,820.04x = 148,168,477,478.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,168,477,478.12/436,820.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,197.99

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