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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,951.96, 611,265.18 and 241,749.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,951.96, 611,265.18 and 241,749.40 is: 333,609.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,951.96 : 611,265.18 = 241,749.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,951.96/611,265.18 = 241,749.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,951.96x = 611,265.18 × 241,749.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,951.96x = 147,772,990,505.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,772,990,505.89/442,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,609.52

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