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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,053.82, 614,171.74 and 241,108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,053.82, 614,171.74 and 241,108.72 is: 332,728.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,053.82 : 614,171.74 = 241,108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,053.82/614,171.74 = 241,108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,053.82x = 614,171.74 × 241,108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,053.82x = 148,082,162,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,082,162,091.57/445,053.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,728.66

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