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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,868.82, 602,798.49 and 245,841.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,868.82, 602,798.49 and 245,841.66 is: 339,216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,868.82 : 602,798.49 = 245,841.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,868.82/602,798.49 = 245,841.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,868.82x = 602,798.49 × 245,841.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,868.82x = 148,192,981,427.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,192,981,427.09/436,868.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,216.20

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