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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,219.98, 606,098.40 and 242,974.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,219.98, 606,098.40 and 242,974.73 is: 335,291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,219.98 : 606,098.40 = 242,974.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,219.98/606,098.40 = 242,974.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,219.98x = 606,098.40 × 242,974.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,219.98x = 147,266,595,093.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,266,595,093.43/439,219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,291.20

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