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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,859.99, 605,622.06 and 242,625.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,859.99, 605,622.06 and 242,625.64 is: 334,820.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,859.99 : 605,622.06 = 242,625.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,859.99/605,622.06 = 242,625.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,859.99x = 605,622.06 × 242,625.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,859.99x = 146,939,437,524.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,939,437,524.25/438,859.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,820.76

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