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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,841.32, 602,741.29 and 245,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,841.32, 602,741.29 and 245,785 is: 339,127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,841.32 : 602,741.29 = 245,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,841.32/602,741.29 = 245,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,841.32x = 602,741.29 × 245,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,841.32x = 148,144,767,962.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,144,767,962.65/436,841.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,127.19

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