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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,661.89, 610,873.38 and 241,457.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,661.89, 610,873.38 and 241,457.89 is: 333,211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,661.89 : 610,873.38 = 241,457.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,661.89/610,873.38 = 241,457.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,661.89x = 610,873.38 × 241,457.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,661.89x = 147,500,197,391.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,500,197,391.97/442,661.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,211.87

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