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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,046.32, 615,544.60 and 242,097.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,046.32, 615,544.60 and 242,097.31 is: 334,094.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,046.32 : 615,544.60 = 242,097.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,046.32/615,544.60 = 242,097.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,046.32x = 615,544.60 × 242,097.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,046.32x = 149,021,691,845.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,021,691,845.03/446,046.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,094.66

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