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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,254.74, 602,022.84 and 242,658.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,254.74, 602,022.84 and 242,658.26 is: 334,863.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,254.74 : 602,022.84 = 242,658.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,254.74/602,022.84 = 242,658.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,254.74x = 602,022.84 × 242,658.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,254.74x = 146,085,814,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,085,814,834.66/436,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,863.56

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