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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,031.10, 615,523.50 and 242,082.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,031.10, 615,523.50 and 242,082.01 is: 334,073.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,031.10 : 615,523.50 = 242,082.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,031.10/615,523.50 = 242,082.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,031.10x = 615,523.50 × 242,082.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,031.10x = 149,007,166,082.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,007,166,082.24/446,031.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,073.49

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