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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,777.89, 615,171.42 and 241,828.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,777.89, 615,171.42 and 241,828.94 is: 333,722.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,777.89 : 615,171.42 = 241,828.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,777.89/615,171.42 = 241,828.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,777.89x = 615,171.42 × 241,828.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,777.89x = 148,766,249,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,766,249,341.04/445,777.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,722.81

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