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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,751.52, 610,996.32 and 241,547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,751.52, 610,996.32 and 241,547.52 is: 333,335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,751.52 : 610,996.32 = 241,547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,751.52/610,996.32 = 241,547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,751.52x = 610,996.32 × 241,547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,751.52x = 147,584,645,825.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,584,645,825.13/442,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,335.15

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