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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,418.38, 610,537.96 and 241,214.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,418.38, 610,537.96 and 241,214.38 is: 332,876.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,418.38 : 610,537.96 = 241,214.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,418.38/610,537.96 = 241,214.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,418.38x = 610,537.96 × 241,214.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,418.38x = 147,270,535,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,270,535,487.87/442,418.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,876.17

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