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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,043.24, 615,540.15 and 242,094.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,043.24, 615,540.15 and 242,094.15 is: 334,090.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,043.24 : 615,540.15 = 242,094.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,043.24/615,540.15 = 242,094.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,043.24x = 615,540.15 × 242,094.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,043.24x = 149,018,669,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,018,669,405.12/446,043.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,090.19

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