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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,435.08, 611,927.58 and 242,231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,435.08, 611,927.58 and 242,231.08 is: 334,271.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,435.08 : 611,927.58 = 242,231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,435.08/611,927.58 = 242,231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,435.08x = 611,927.58 × 242,231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,435.08x = 148,227,878,585.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,227,878,585.19/443,435.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,271.88

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