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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,970.97, 603,031.10 and 245,991.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,970.97, 603,031.10 and 245,991.06 is: 339,473.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,970.97 : 603,031.10 = 245,991.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,970.97/603,031.10 = 245,991.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,970.97x = 603,031.10 × 245,991.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,970.97x = 148,340,258,272.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,340,258,272.01/436,970.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,473.94

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