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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,814, 612,463.32 and 242,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,814, 612,463.32 and 242,610 is: 334,801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,814 : 612,463.32 = 242,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,814/612,463.32 = 242,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,814x = 612,463.32 × 242,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,814x = 148,589,726,065.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,589,726,065.20/443,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,801.80

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