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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,209.50, 611,630.76 and 242,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,209.50, 611,630.76 and 242,005.50 is: 333,968.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,209.50 : 611,630.76 = 242,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,209.50/611,630.76 = 242,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,209.50x = 611,630.76 × 242,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,209.50x = 148,018,007,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,018,007,889.18/443,209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,968.49

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