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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,569.89, 612,126.42 and 242,365.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,569.89, 612,126.42 and 242,365.89 is: 334,464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,569.89 : 612,126.42 = 242,365.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,569.89/612,126.42 = 242,365.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,569.89x = 612,126.42 × 242,365.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,569.89x = 148,358,564,575.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,358,564,575.81/443,569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,464.91

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