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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,965.54, 603,023.85 and 245,985.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,965.54, 603,023.85 and 245,985.90 is: 339,466.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,965.54 : 603,023.85 = 245,985.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,965.54/603,023.85 = 245,985.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,965.54x = 603,023.85 × 245,985.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,965.54x = 148,335,364,463.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,335,364,463.72/436,965.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,466.96

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