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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,753.02, 610,998.39 and 241,549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,753.02, 610,998.39 and 241,549.02 is: 333,337.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,753.02 : 610,998.39 = 241,549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,753.02/610,998.39 = 241,549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,753.02x = 610,998.39 × 241,549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,753.02x = 147,586,062,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,586,062,326.08/442,753.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,337.22

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