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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,498.62, 614,787.74 and 241,556.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,498.62, 614,787.74 and 241,556.30 is: 333,347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,498.62 : 614,787.74 = 241,556.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,498.62/614,787.74 = 241,556.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,498.62x = 614,787.74 × 241,556.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,498.62x = 148,505,851,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,505,851,759.76/445,498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,347.50

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