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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,176.32, 606,031.46 and 242,934.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,176.32, 606,031.46 and 242,934.50 is: 335,231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,176.32 : 606,031.46 = 242,934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,176.32/606,031.46 = 242,934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,176.32x = 606,031.46 × 242,934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,176.32x = 147,225,949,719.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,225,949,719.37/439,176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,231.99

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