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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,251.24, 602,018.01 and 242,654.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,251.24, 602,018.01 and 242,654.76 is: 334,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,251.24 : 602,018.01 = 242,654.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,251.24/602,018.01 = 242,654.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,251.24x = 602,018.01 × 242,654.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,251.24x = 146,082,535,732.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,082,535,732.23/436,251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,858.73

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