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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,943.96, 611,254.14 and 241,741.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,943.96, 611,254.14 and 241,741.40 is: 333,598.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,943.96 : 611,254.14 = 241,741.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,943.96/611,254.14 = 241,741.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,943.96x = 611,254.14 × 241,741.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,943.96x = 147,765,431,559.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,765,431,559.40/442,943.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,598.48

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