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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,255.36, 614,445.44 and 241,304.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,255.36, 614,445.44 and 241,304.49 is: 332,996.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,255.36 : 614,445.44 = 241,304.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,255.36/614,445.44 = 241,304.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,255.36x = 614,445.44 × 241,304.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,255.36x = 148,268,442,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,268,442,325.50/445,255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,996.43

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