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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,749, 610,993.02 and 241,545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,749, 610,993.02 and 241,545 is: 333,331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,749 : 610,993.02 = 241,545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,749/610,993.02 = 241,545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,749x = 610,993.02 × 241,545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,749x = 147,582,309,015.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,582,309,015.90/442,749
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,331.77

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