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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,652.28, 614,998.37 and 241,702.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,652.28, 614,998.37 and 241,702.38 is: 333,548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,652.28 : 614,998.37 = 241,702.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,652.28/614,998.37 = 241,702.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,652.28x = 614,998.37 × 241,702.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,652.28x = 148,646,570,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,646,570,329.38/445,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,548.32

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