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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,177.32, 606,032.84 and 242,935.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,177.32, 606,032.84 and 242,935.50 is: 335,233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,177.32 : 606,032.84 = 242,935.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,177.32/606,032.84 = 242,935.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,177.32x = 606,032.84 × 242,935.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,177.32x = 147,226,891,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,226,891,001.82/439,177.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,233.37

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