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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,754.52, 611,000.46 and 241,550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,754.52, 611,000.46 and 241,550.52 is: 333,339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,754.52 : 611,000.46 = 241,550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,754.52/611,000.46 = 241,550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,754.52x = 611,000.46 × 241,550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,754.52x = 147,587,478,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,587,478,833.24/442,754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,339.29

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