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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,930.46, 611,235.50 and 241,727.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,930.46, 611,235.50 and 241,727.90 is: 333,579.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,930.46 : 611,235.50 = 241,727.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,930.46/611,235.50 = 241,727.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,930.46x = 611,235.50 × 241,727.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,930.46x = 147,752,673,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,752,673,820.45/442,930.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,579.84

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