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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,255.24, 602,023.53 and 242,658.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,255.24, 602,023.53 and 242,658.76 is: 334,864.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,255.24 : 602,023.53 = 242,658.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,255.24/602,023.53 = 242,658.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,255.24x = 602,023.53 × 242,658.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,255.24x = 146,086,283,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,086,283,280.62/436,255.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,864.25

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