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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,256.74, 602,025.60 and 242,660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,256.74, 602,025.60 and 242,660.26 is: 334,866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,256.74 : 602,025.60 = 242,660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,256.74/602,025.60 = 242,660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,256.74x = 602,025.60 × 242,660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,256.74x = 146,087,688,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,087,688,622.66/436,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,866.32

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