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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,848.16, 602,785.44 and 245,850.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,848.16, 602,785.44 and 245,850.16 is: 339,236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,848.16 : 602,785.44 = 245,850.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,848.16/602,785.44 = 245,850.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,848.16x = 602,785.44 × 245,850.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,848.16x = 148,194,896,869.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,194,896,869.67/436,848.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,236.63

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