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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,182.32, 606,039.74 and 242,940.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,182.32, 606,039.74 and 242,940.50 is: 335,240.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,182.32 : 606,039.74 = 242,940.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,182.32/606,039.74 = 242,940.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,182.32x = 606,039.74 × 242,940.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,182.32x = 147,231,597,455.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,231,597,455.47/439,182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,240.27

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