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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,315.17, 610,394.94 and 241,111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,315.17, 610,394.94 and 241,111.17 is: 332,733.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,315.17 : 610,394.94 = 241,111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,315.17/610,394.94 = 241,111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,315.17x = 610,394.94 × 241,111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,315.17x = 147,173,038,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,173,038,145.48/442,315.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,733.42

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