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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,972.97, 603,033.86 and 245,993.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,972.97, 603,033.86 and 245,993.06 is: 339,476.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,972.97 : 603,033.86 = 245,993.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,972.97/603,033.86 = 245,993.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,972.97x = 603,033.86 × 245,993.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,972.97x = 148,342,144,505.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,342,144,505.01/436,972.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,476.71

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