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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,285.49, 602,066.03 and 242,692.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,285.49, 602,066.03 and 242,692.25 is: 334,910.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,285.49 : 602,066.03 = 242,692.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,285.49/602,066.03 = 242,692.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,285.49x = 602,066.03 × 242,692.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,285.49x = 146,116,757,065.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,116,757,065.67/436,285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,910.88

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