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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,965.36, 603,010.62 and 245,979.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,965.36, 603,010.62 and 245,979.24 is: 339,450.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,965.36 : 603,010.62 = 245,979.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,965.36/603,010.62 = 245,979.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,965.36x = 603,010.62 × 245,979.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,965.36x = 148,328,094,019.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,328,094,019.53/436,965.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,450.46

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