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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,428.96, 610,544.16 and 241,224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,428.96, 610,544.16 and 241,224.96 is: 332,886.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,428.96 : 610,544.16 = 241,224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,428.96/610,544.16 = 241,224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,428.96x = 610,544.16 × 241,224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,428.96x = 147,278,490,574.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,278,490,574.23/442,428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,886.19

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