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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,853.64, 602,877.44 and 245,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,853.64, 602,877.44 and 245,879.40 is: 339,324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,853.64 : 602,877.44 = 245,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,853.64/602,877.44 = 245,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,853.64x = 602,877.44 × 245,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,853.64x = 148,235,143,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,235,143,220.74/436,853.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,324.50

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