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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,382.28, 610,487.19 and 241,178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,382.28, 610,487.19 and 241,178.28 is: 332,825.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,382.28 : 610,487.19 = 241,178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,382.28/610,487.19 = 241,178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,382.28x = 610,487.19 × 241,178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,382.28x = 147,236,250,446.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,236,250,446.23/442,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,825.83

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