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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,698, 610,923.24 and 241,494

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,698, 610,923.24 and 241,494 is: 333,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,698 : 610,923.24 = 241,494 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,698/610,923.24 = 241,494/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,698x = 610,923.24 × 241,494
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,698x = 147,534,296,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,534,296,920.56/442,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,261.72

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