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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,207.34, 606,080.98 and 242,962.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,207.34, 606,080.98 and 242,962.11 is: 335,273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,207.34 : 606,080.98 = 242,962.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,207.34/606,080.98 = 242,962.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,207.34x = 606,080.98 × 242,962.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,207.34x = 147,254,712,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,254,712,330.77/439,207.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,273.80

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