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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,748.58, 610,991.01 and 241,544.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,748.58, 610,991.01 and 241,544.58 is: 333,330.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,748.58 : 610,991.01 = 241,544.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,748.58/610,991.01 = 241,544.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,748.58x = 610,991.01 × 241,544.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,748.58x = 147,581,566,894.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,581,566,894.23/442,748.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,330.41

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