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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,949.46, 611,261.73 and 241,746.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,949.46, 611,261.73 and 241,746.90 is: 333,606.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,949.46 : 611,261.73 = 241,746.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,949.46/611,261.73 = 241,746.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,949.46x = 611,261.73 × 241,746.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,949.46x = 147,770,628,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,770,628,316.14/442,949.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,606.07

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