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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,948.43, 615,405.66 and 241,994.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,948.43, 615,405.66 and 241,994.17 is: 333,950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,948.43 : 615,405.66 = 241,994.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,948.43/615,405.66 = 241,994.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,948.43x = 615,405.66 × 241,994.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,948.43x = 148,924,581,905.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,924,581,905.00/445,948.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,950.23

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