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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,952.36, 602,992.68 and 245,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,952.36, 602,992.68 and 245,966.24 is: 339,432.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,952.36 : 602,992.68 = 245,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,952.36/602,992.68 = 245,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,952.36x = 602,992.68 × 245,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,952.36x = 148,315,842,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,315,842,247.12/436,952.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,432.52

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