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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,991.72, 603,060.24 and 246,012.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,991.72, 603,060.24 and 246,012.36 is: 339,503.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,991.72 : 603,060.24 = 246,012.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,991.72/603,060.24 = 246,012.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,991.72x = 603,060.24 × 246,012.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,991.72x = 148,360,272,864.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,360,272,864.57/436,991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,503.62

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