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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,753.52, 610,999.08 and 241,549.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,753.52, 610,999.08 and 241,549.52 is: 333,337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,753.52 : 610,999.08 = 241,549.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,753.52/610,999.08 = 241,549.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,753.52x = 610,999.08 × 241,549.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,753.52x = 147,586,534,494.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,586,534,494.44/442,753.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,337.91

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