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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,995.31, 615,473.93 and 242,046.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,995.31, 615,473.93 and 242,046.26 is: 334,024.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,995.31 : 615,473.93 = 242,046.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,995.31/615,473.93 = 242,046.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,995.31x = 615,473.93 × 242,046.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,995.31x = 148,973,162,884.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,973,162,884.00/445,995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,024.06

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