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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,569.68, 612,126.72 and 242,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,569.68, 612,126.72 and 242,365.68 is: 334,464.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,569.68 : 612,126.72 = 242,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,569.68/612,126.72 = 242,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,569.68x = 612,126.72 × 242,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,569.68x = 148,358,508,738.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,358,508,738.97/443,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,464.95

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