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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,441.08, 611,947.74 and 242,237.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,441.08, 611,947.74 and 242,237.08 is: 334,286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,441.08 : 611,947.74 = 242,237.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,441.08/611,947.74 = 242,237.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,441.08x = 611,947.74 × 242,237.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,441.08x = 148,236,433,650.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,236,433,650.20/443,441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,286.65

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