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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,940.22, 611,257.52 and 241,736.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,940.22, 611,257.52 and 241,736.22 is: 333,595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,940.22 : 611,257.52 = 241,736.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,940.22/611,257.52 = 241,736.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,940.22x = 611,257.52 × 241,736.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,940.22x = 147,763,082,331.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,763,082,331.37/442,940.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,595.99

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