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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,947.96, 611,259.66 and 241,745.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,947.96, 611,259.66 and 241,745.40 is: 333,604.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,947.96 : 611,259.66 = 241,745.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,947.96/611,259.66 = 241,745.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,947.96x = 611,259.66 × 241,745.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,947.96x = 147,769,211,010.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,769,211,010.56/442,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,604.00

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