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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,942.72, 602,982.24 and 245,959.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,942.72, 602,982.24 and 245,959.04 is: 339,424.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,942.72 : 602,982.24 = 245,959.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,942.72/602,982.24 = 245,959.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,942.72x = 602,982.24 × 245,959.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,942.72x = 148,308,932,887.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,308,932,887.45/436,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,424.20

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