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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,257.24, 602,026.29 and 242,660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,257.24, 602,026.29 and 242,660.76 is: 334,867.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,257.24 : 602,026.29 = 242,660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,257.24/602,026.29 = 242,660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,257.24x = 602,026.29 × 242,660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,257.24x = 146,088,157,071.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,088,157,071.38/436,257.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,867.01

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