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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,932.96, 611,238.96 and 241,730.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,932.96, 611,238.96 and 241,730.40 is: 333,583.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,932.96 : 611,238.96 = 241,730.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,932.96/611,238.96 = 241,730.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,932.96x = 611,238.96 × 241,730.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,932.96x = 147,755,038,296.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,755,038,296.38/442,932.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,583.30

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