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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,659.72, 612,249.06 and 242,455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,659.72, 612,249.06 and 242,455.72 is: 334,588.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,659.72 : 612,249.06 = 242,455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,659.72/612,249.06 = 242,455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,659.72x = 612,249.06 × 242,455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,659.72x = 148,443,286,661.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,443,286,661.62/443,659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,588.15

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