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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,828.14, 602,842.23 and 245,853.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,828.14, 602,842.23 and 245,853.90 is: 339,289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,828.14 : 602,842.23 = 245,853.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,828.14/602,842.23 = 245,853.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,828.14x = 602,842.23 × 245,853.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,828.14x = 148,211,113,330.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,211,113,330.20/436,828.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,289.30

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