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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,265.62, 614,464.98 and 241,321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,265.62, 614,464.98 and 241,321.50 is: 333,022.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,265.62 : 614,464.98 = 241,321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,265.62/614,464.98 = 241,321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,265.62x = 614,464.98 × 241,321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,265.62x = 148,283,610,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,283,610,671.07/445,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,022.82

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