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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,909.80, 611,212.50 and 241,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,909.80, 611,212.50 and 241,705.80 is: 333,552.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,909.80 : 611,212.50 = 241,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,909.80/611,212.50 = 241,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,909.80x = 611,212.50 × 241,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,909.80x = 147,733,606,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,733,606,282.50/442,909.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,552.35

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