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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,844.16, 602,779.92 and 245,846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,844.16, 602,779.92 and 245,846.16 is: 339,231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,844.16 : 602,779.92 = 245,846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,844.16/602,779.92 = 245,846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,844.16x = 602,779.92 × 245,846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,844.16x = 148,191,128,657.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,191,128,657.11/436,844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,231.11

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