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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,966.47, 603,024.89 and 245,986.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,966.47, 603,024.89 and 245,986.56 is: 339,467.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,966.47 : 603,024.89 = 245,986.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,966.47/603,024.89 = 245,986.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,966.47x = 603,024.89 × 245,986.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,966.47x = 148,336,017,055.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,336,017,055.55/436,966.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,467.73

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