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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,975.62, 615,450.86 and 242,028.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,975.62, 615,450.86 and 242,028.30 is: 334,001.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,975.62 : 615,450.86 = 242,028.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,975.62/615,450.86 = 242,028.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,975.62x = 615,450.86 × 242,028.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,975.62x = 148,956,525,379.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,956,525,379.34/445,975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,001.50

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