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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,217.48, 606,094.95 and 242,972.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,217.48, 606,094.95 and 242,972.23 is: 335,287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,217.48 : 606,094.95 = 242,972.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,217.48/606,094.95 = 242,972.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,217.48x = 606,094.95 × 242,972.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,217.48x = 147,264,241,593.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,264,241,593.24/439,217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,287.75

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