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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,216.48, 606,093.57 and 242,971.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,216.48, 606,093.57 and 242,971.23 is: 335,286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,216.48 : 606,093.57 = 242,971.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,216.48/606,093.57 = 242,971.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,216.48x = 606,093.57 × 242,971.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,216.48x = 147,263,300,197.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,263,300,197.99/439,216.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,286.38

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