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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,341.52, 610,430.88 and 241,137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,341.52, 610,430.88 and 241,137.52 is: 332,769.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,341.52 : 610,430.88 = 241,137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,341.52/610,430.88 = 241,137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,341.52x = 610,430.88 × 241,137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,341.52x = 147,197,788,534.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,197,788,534.62/442,341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,769.55

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