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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,943.28, 611,258.13 and 241,739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,943.28, 611,258.13 and 241,739.28 is: 333,598.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,943.28 : 611,258.13 = 241,739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,943.28/611,258.13 = 241,739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,943.28x = 611,258.13 × 241,739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,943.28x = 147,765,100,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,765,100,240.35/442,943.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,598.24

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