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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,924.96, 611,227.92 and 241,722.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,924.96, 611,227.92 and 241,722.40 is: 333,572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,924.96 : 611,227.92 = 241,722.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,924.96/611,227.92 = 241,722.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,924.96x = 611,227.92 × 241,722.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,924.96x = 147,747,479,769.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,747,479,769.41/442,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,572.26

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