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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,838.77, 602,856.90 and 245,864.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,838.77, 602,856.90 and 245,864.53 is: 339,303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,838.77 : 602,856.90 = 245,864.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,838.77/602,856.90 = 245,864.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,838.77x = 602,856.90 × 245,864.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,838.77x = 148,221,128,375.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,221,128,375.76/436,838.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,303.97

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