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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,996.72, 603,067.14 and 246,017.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,996.72, 603,067.14 and 246,017.36 is: 339,510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,996.72 : 603,067.14 = 246,017.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,996.72/603,067.14 = 246,017.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,996.72x = 603,067.14 × 246,017.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,996.72x = 148,364,985,685.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,364,985,685.55/436,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,510.52

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