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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,412.27, 611,909.73 and 242,208.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,412.27, 611,909.73 and 242,208.27 is: 334,247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,412.27 : 611,909.73 = 242,208.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,412.27/611,909.73 = 242,208.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,412.27x = 611,909.73 × 242,208.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,412.27x = 148,209,597,099.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,209,597,099.47/443,412.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,247.85

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