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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,442.52, 611,950.72 and 242,238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,442.52, 611,950.72 and 242,238.52 is: 334,289.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,442.52 : 611,950.72 = 242,238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,442.52/611,950.72 = 242,238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,442.52x = 611,950.72 × 242,238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,442.52x = 148,238,035,514.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,238,035,514.54/443,442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,289.18

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