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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,002.98, 615,473.96 and 242,054.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,002.98, 615,473.96 and 242,054.30 is: 334,029.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,002.98 : 615,473.96 = 242,054.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,002.98/615,473.96 = 242,054.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,002.98x = 615,473.96 × 242,054.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,002.98x = 148,978,118,556.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,978,118,556.03/446,002.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,029.42

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