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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,261.62, 614,459.46 and 241,317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,261.62, 614,459.46 and 241,317.49 is: 333,017.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,261.62 : 614,459.46 = 241,317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,261.62/614,459.46 = 241,317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,261.62x = 614,459.46 × 241,317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,261.62x = 148,279,815,809.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,279,815,809.26/445,261.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,017.29

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