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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,844.52, 602,864.84 and 245,870.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,844.52, 602,864.84 and 245,870.28 is: 339,311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,844.52 : 602,864.84 = 245,870.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,844.52/602,864.84 = 245,870.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,844.52x = 602,864.84 × 245,870.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,844.52x = 148,226,547,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,226,547,012.96/436,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,311.91

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