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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,430.58, 611,933.25 and 242,226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,430.58, 611,933.25 and 242,226.58 is: 334,272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,430.58 : 611,933.25 = 242,226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,430.58/611,933.25 = 242,226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,430.58x = 611,933.25 × 242,226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,430.58x = 148,226,498,335.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,226,498,335.79/443,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,272.16

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