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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,740.44, 610,980.46 and 241,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,740.44, 610,980.46 and 241,535 is: 333,317.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,740.44 : 610,980.46 = 241,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,740.44/610,980.46 = 241,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,740.44x = 610,980.46 × 241,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,740.44x = 147,573,165,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,573,165,406.10/442,740.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,317.57

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