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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,724.52, 610,969.54 and 241,520.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,724.52, 610,969.54 and 241,520.36 is: 333,303.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,724.52 : 610,969.54 = 241,520.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,724.52/610,969.54 = 241,520.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,724.52x = 610,969.54 × 241,520.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,724.52x = 147,561,583,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,561,583,249.83/442,724.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,303.39

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