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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,430.08, 611,932.56 and 242,226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,430.08, 611,932.56 and 242,226.08 is: 334,271.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,430.08 : 611,932.56 = 242,226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,430.08/611,932.56 = 242,226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,430.08x = 611,932.56 × 242,226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,430.08x = 148,226,025,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,226,025,233.17/443,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,271.47

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