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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,971.97, 603,032.48 and 245,992.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,971.97, 603,032.48 and 245,992.06 is: 339,475.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,971.97 : 603,032.48 = 245,992.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,971.97/603,032.48 = 245,992.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,971.97x = 603,032.48 × 245,992.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,971.97x = 148,341,202,002.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,341,202,002.11/436,971.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,475.33

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