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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,961.31, 615,427.00 and 242,012.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,961.31, 615,427.00 and 242,012.23 is: 333,977.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,961.31 : 615,427.00 = 242,012.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,961.31/615,427.00 = 242,012.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,961.31x = 615,427.00 × 242,012.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,961.31x = 148,940,858,528.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,940,858,528.61/445,961.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,977.09

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