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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,942.46, 611,252.07 and 241,739.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,942.46, 611,252.07 and 241,739.90 is: 333,596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,942.46 : 611,252.07 = 241,739.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,942.46/611,252.07 = 241,739.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,942.46x = 611,252.07 × 241,739.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,942.46x = 147,764,014,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,764,014,276.59/442,942.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,596.41

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