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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,929.74, 615,379.91 and 241,975.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,929.74, 615,379.91 and 241,975.47 is: 333,924.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,929.74 : 615,379.91 = 241,975.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,929.74/615,379.91 = 241,975.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,929.74x = 615,379.91 × 241,975.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,929.74x = 148,906,843,555.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,906,843,555.75/445,929.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,924.45

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