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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,023.88, 615,507.74 and 242,075.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,023.88, 615,507.74 and 242,075.16 is: 334,060.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,023.88 : 615,507.74 = 242,075.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,023.88/615,507.74 = 242,075.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,023.88x = 615,507.74 × 242,075.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,023.88x = 148,999,134,641.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,999,134,641.74/446,023.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,060.89

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