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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,717.30, 662,866.47 and 242,177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,717.30, 662,866.47 and 242,177.85 is: 363,426.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,717.30 : 662,866.47 = 242,177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,717.30/662,866.47 = 242,177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,717.30x = 662,866.47 × 242,177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,717.30x = 160,531,576,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,531,576,541.69/441,717.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,426.06

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