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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,749.08, 610,991.70 and 241,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,749.08, 610,991.70 and 241,545.08 is: 333,331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,749.08 : 610,991.70 = 241,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,749.08/610,991.70 = 241,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,749.08x = 610,991.70 × 241,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,749.08x = 147,582,039,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,582,039,055.84/442,749.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,331.10

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