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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,369.50, 602,193.42 and 242,780.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,369.50, 602,193.42 and 242,780.04 is: 335,038.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,369.50 : 602,193.42 = 242,780.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,369.50/602,193.42 = 242,780.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,369.50x = 602,193.42 × 242,780.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,369.50x = 146,200,542,595.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,200,542,595.34/436,369.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,038.41

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