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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,995.72, 603,065.76 and 246,016.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,995.72, 603,065.76 and 246,016.36 is: 339,509.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,995.72 : 603,065.76 = 246,016.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,995.72/603,065.76 = 246,016.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,995.72x = 603,065.76 × 246,016.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,995.72x = 148,364,043,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,364,043,115.83/436,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,509.14

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