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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,239.55, 602,004.18 and 242,645.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,239.55, 602,004.18 and 242,645.23 is: 334,846.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,239.55 : 602,004.18 = 242,645.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,239.55/602,004.18 = 242,645.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,239.55x = 602,004.18 × 242,645.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,239.55x = 146,073,442,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,073,442,717.06/436,239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,846.86

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