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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,811.28, 611,079.21 and 241,607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,811.28, 611,079.21 and 241,607.28 is: 333,417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,811.28 : 611,079.21 = 241,607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,811.28/611,079.21 = 241,607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,811.28x = 611,079.21 × 241,607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,811.28x = 147,641,185,792.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,641,185,792.65/442,811.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,417.85

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