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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,713.68, 612,324.90 and 242,509.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,713.68, 612,324.90 and 242,509.68 is: 334,663.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,713.68 : 612,324.90 = 242,509.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,713.68/612,324.90 = 242,509.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,713.68x = 612,324.90 × 242,509.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,713.68x = 148,494,715,555.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,494,715,555.03/443,713.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,663.37

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