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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,917.08, 611,225.42 and 241,713.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,917.08, 611,225.42 and 241,713.08 is: 333,563.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,917.08 : 611,225.42 = 241,713.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,917.08/611,225.42 = 241,713.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,917.08x = 611,225.42 × 241,713.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,917.08x = 147,741,178,842.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,741,178,842.49/442,917.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,563.97

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