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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,279.93, 604,826.55 and 242,046.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,279.93, 604,826.55 and 242,046.77 is: 334,024.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,279.93 : 604,826.55 = 242,046.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,279.93/604,826.55 = 242,046.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,279.93x = 604,826.55 × 242,046.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,279.93x = 146,396,309,813.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,396,309,813.61/438,279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,024.67

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