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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,942.96, 611,252.76 and 241,740.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,942.96, 611,252.76 and 241,740.40 is: 333,597.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,942.96 : 611,252.76 = 241,740.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,942.96/611,252.76 = 241,740.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,942.96x = 611,252.76 × 241,740.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,942.96x = 147,764,486,703.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,764,486,703.50/442,942.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,597.10

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