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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,242.56, 602,008.32 and 242,648.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,242.56, 602,008.32 and 242,648.24 is: 334,851.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,242.56 : 602,008.32 = 242,648.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,242.56/602,008.32 = 242,648.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,242.56x = 602,008.32 × 242,648.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,242.56x = 146,076,259,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,076,259,313.36/436,242.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,851.00

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