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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,045.82, 615,543.90 and 242,096.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,045.82, 615,543.90 and 242,096.81 is: 334,093.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,045.82 : 615,543.90 = 242,096.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,045.82/615,543.90 = 242,096.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,045.82x = 615,543.90 × 242,096.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,045.82x = 149,021,214,604.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,021,214,604.96/446,045.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,093.96

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