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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,926.96, 611,230.68 and 241,724.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,926.96, 611,230.68 and 241,724.40 is: 333,575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,926.96 : 611,230.68 = 241,724.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,926.96/611,230.68 = 241,724.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,926.96x = 611,230.68 × 241,724.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,926.96x = 147,749,369,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,749,369,384.59/442,926.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,575.02

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