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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,256.24, 602,024.91 and 242,659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,256.24, 602,024.91 and 242,659.76 is: 334,865.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,256.24 : 602,024.91 = 242,659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,256.24/602,024.91 = 242,659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,256.24x = 602,024.91 × 242,659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,256.24x = 146,087,220,174.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,087,220,174.62/436,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,865.63

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