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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,220.72, 611,646.84 and 242,016.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,220.72, 611,646.84 and 242,016.72 is: 333,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,220.72 : 611,646.84 = 242,016.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,220.72/611,646.84 = 242,016.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,220.72x = 611,646.84 × 242,016.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,220.72x = 148,028,762,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,028,762,015.17/443,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,984.30

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