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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,569.68, 602,459.88 and 242,976.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,569.68, 602,459.88 and 242,976.08 is: 335,303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,569.68 : 602,459.88 = 242,976.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,569.68/602,459.88 = 242,976.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,569.68x = 602,459.88 × 242,976.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,569.68x = 146,383,339,999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,383,339,999.67/436,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,303.50

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