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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,427.92, 611,907.72 and 242,185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,427.92, 611,907.72 and 242,185.04 is: 334,202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,427.92 : 611,907.72 = 242,185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,427.92/611,907.72 = 242,185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,427.92x = 611,907.72 × 242,185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,427.92x = 148,194,895,644.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,194,895,644.51/443,427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,202.90

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