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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,492.14, 610,638.02 and 241,288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,492.14, 610,638.02 and 241,288.14 is: 332,977.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,492.14 : 610,638.02 = 241,288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,492.14/610,638.02 = 241,288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,492.14x = 610,638.02 × 241,288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,492.14x = 147,339,712,059.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,339,712,059.08/442,492.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,977.02

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