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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,219.48, 606,097.71 and 242,974.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,219.48, 606,097.71 and 242,974.23 is: 335,290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,219.48 : 606,097.71 = 242,974.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,219.48/606,097.71 = 242,974.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,219.48x = 606,097.71 × 242,974.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,219.48x = 147,266,124,392.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,266,124,392.01/439,219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,290.51

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