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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,305.12, 602,093.79 and 242,710.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,305.12, 602,093.79 and 242,710.52 is: 334,936.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,305.12 : 602,093.79 = 242,710.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,305.12/602,093.79 = 242,710.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,305.12x = 602,093.79 × 242,710.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,305.12x = 146,134,493,849.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,134,493,849.20/436,305.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,936.46

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