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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,172.31, 606,025.95 and 242,930.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,172.31, 606,025.95 and 242,930.49 is: 335,226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,172.31 : 606,025.95 = 242,930.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,172.31/606,025.95 = 242,930.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,172.31x = 606,025.95 × 242,930.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,172.31x = 147,222,180,986.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,222,180,986.22/439,172.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,226.46

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