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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,921.85, 611,231.97 and 241,717.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,921.85, 611,231.97 and 241,717.85 is: 333,570.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,921.85 : 611,231.97 = 241,717.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,921.85/611,231.97 = 241,717.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,921.85x = 611,231.97 × 241,717.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,921.85x = 147,745,674,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,745,674,583.51/442,921.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,570.53

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