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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,660.89, 610,872 and 241,456.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,660.89, 610,872 and 241,456.89 is: 333,210.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,660.89 : 610,872 = 241,456.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,660.89/610,872 = 241,456.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,660.89x = 610,872 × 241,456.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,660.89x = 147,499,253,308.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,499,253,308.08/442,660.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,210.49

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