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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,827.02, 611,108.34 and 241,623.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,827.02, 611,108.34 and 241,623.02 is: 333,443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,827.02 : 611,108.34 = 241,623.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,827.02/611,108.34 = 241,623.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,827.02x = 611,108.34 × 241,623.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,827.02x = 147,657,842,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,657,842,657.99/442,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,443.62

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