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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,948.68, 615,405.96 and 241,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,948.68, 615,405.96 and 241,994.46 is: 333,950.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,948.68 : 615,405.96 = 241,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,948.68/615,405.96 = 241,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,948.68x = 615,405.96 × 241,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,948.68x = 148,924,832,970.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,924,832,970.98/445,948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,950.61

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