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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,788.53, 611,041.41 and 246,553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,788.53, 611,041.41 and 246,553.70 is: 340,240.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,788.53 : 611,041.41 = 246,553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,788.53/611,041.41 = 246,553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,788.53x = 611,041.41 × 246,553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,788.53x = 150,654,517,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,654,517,433.51/442,788.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,240.34

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