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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,994.26, 615,472.40 and 242,045.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,994.26, 615,472.40 and 242,045.13 is: 334,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,994.26 : 615,472.40 = 242,045.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,994.26/615,472.40 = 242,045.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,994.26x = 615,472.40 × 242,045.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,994.26x = 148,972,097,069.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,972,097,069.41/445,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,022.45

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