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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,997.77, 615,477.23 and 242,048.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,997.77, 615,477.23 and 242,048.64 is: 334,027.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,997.77 : 615,477.23 = 242,048.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,997.77/615,477.23 = 242,048.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,997.77x = 615,477.23 × 242,048.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,997.77x = 148,975,426,472.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,975,426,472.47/445,997.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,027.29

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