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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,410.30, 602,193.32 and 242,772.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,410.30, 602,193.32 and 242,772.26 is: 334,996.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,410.30 : 602,193.32 = 242,772.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,410.30/602,193.32 = 242,772.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,410.30x = 602,193.32 × 242,772.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,410.30x = 146,195,833,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,195,833,253.30/436,410.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,996.29

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