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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,822.62, 602,715.50 and 245,766.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,822.62, 602,715.50 and 245,766.30 is: 339,101.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,822.62 : 602,715.50 = 245,766.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,822.62/602,715.50 = 245,766.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,822.62x = 602,715.50 × 245,766.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,822.62x = 148,127,158,387.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,127,158,387.65/436,822.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,101.39

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