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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,448.28, 610,579.80 and 241,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,448.28, 610,579.80 and 241,244.28 is: 332,917.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,448.28 : 610,579.80 = 241,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,448.28/610,579.80 = 241,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,448.28x = 610,579.80 × 241,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,448.28x = 147,298,884,233.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,298,884,233.54/442,448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,917.75

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