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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,218.48, 606,096.33 and 242,973.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,218.48, 606,096.33 and 242,973.23 is: 335,289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,218.48 : 606,096.33 = 242,973.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,218.48/606,096.33 = 242,973.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,218.48x = 606,096.33 × 242,973.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,218.48x = 147,265,182,991.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,265,182,991.25/439,218.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,289.13

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