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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,431.08, 611,933.94 and 242,227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,431.08, 611,933.94 and 242,227.08 is: 334,272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,431.08 : 611,933.94 = 242,227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,431.08/611,933.94 = 242,227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,431.08x = 611,933.94 × 242,227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,431.08x = 148,226,971,439.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,226,971,439.10/443,431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,272.85

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