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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,631.02, 614,971.14 and 241,681.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,631.02, 614,971.14 and 241,681.88 is: 333,521.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,631.02 : 614,971.14 = 241,681.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,631.02/614,971.14 = 241,681.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,631.02x = 614,971.14 × 241,681.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,631.02x = 148,627,378,432.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,627,378,432.85/445,631.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,521.17

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