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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,664.72, 612,255.96 and 242,460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,664.72, 612,255.96 and 242,460.72 is: 334,595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,664.72 : 612,255.96 = 242,460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,664.72/612,255.96 = 242,460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,664.72x = 612,255.96 × 242,460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,664.72x = 148,448,020,885.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,448,020,885.89/443,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,595.05

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