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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,749.58, 610,992.39 and 241,545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,749.58, 610,992.39 and 241,545.58 is: 333,331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,749.58 : 610,992.39 = 241,545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,749.58/610,992.39 = 241,545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,749.58x = 610,992.39 × 241,545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,749.58x = 147,582,511,218.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,582,511,218.14/442,749.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,331.79

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