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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,494.59, 610,641.39 and 241,290.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,494.59, 610,641.39 and 241,290.59 is: 332,980.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,494.59 : 610,641.39 = 241,290.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,494.59/610,641.39 = 241,290.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,494.59x = 610,641.39 × 241,290.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,494.59x = 147,342,018,218.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,342,018,218.31/442,494.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,980.39

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