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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,960.32, 602,998.56 and 245,973.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,960.32, 602,998.56 and 245,973.12 is: 339,439.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,960.32 : 602,998.56 = 245,973.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,960.32/602,998.56 = 245,973.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,960.32x = 602,998.56 × 245,973.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,960.32x = 148,321,437,158.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,321,437,158.71/436,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,439.14

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