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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,930.21, 611,235.16 and 241,727.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,930.21, 611,235.16 and 241,727.65 is: 333,579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,930.21 : 611,235.16 = 241,727.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,930.21/611,235.16 = 241,727.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,930.21x = 611,235.16 × 241,727.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,930.21x = 147,752,438,824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,752,438,824.17/442,930.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,579.50

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