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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,254.97, 602,068.22 and 242,699.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,254.97, 602,068.22 and 242,699.14 is: 334,945.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,254.97 : 602,068.22 = 242,699.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,254.97/602,068.22 = 242,699.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,254.97x = 602,068.22 × 242,699.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,254.97x = 146,121,439,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,121,439,209.48/436,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,945.04

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