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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,993.31, 615,471.17 and 242,044.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,993.31, 615,471.17 and 242,044.26 is: 334,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,993.31 : 615,471.17 = 242,044.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,993.31/615,471.17 = 242,044.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,993.31x = 615,471.17 × 242,044.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,993.31x = 148,971,262,683.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,971,262,683.76/445,993.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,021.30

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