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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,227.22, 611,655.81 and 242,023.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,227.22, 611,655.81 and 242,023.22 is: 333,993.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,227.22 : 611,655.81 = 242,023.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,227.22/611,655.81 = 242,023.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,227.22x = 611,655.81 × 242,023.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,227.22x = 148,034,908,667.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,034,908,667.91/443,227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,993.27

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