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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,452.38, 610,584.89 and 241,248.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,452.38, 610,584.89 and 241,248.38 is: 332,923.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,452.38 : 610,584.89 = 241,248.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,452.38/610,584.89 = 241,248.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,452.38x = 610,584.89 × 241,248.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,452.38x = 147,302,611,305.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,302,611,305.81/442,452.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,923.09

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