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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,046.93, 615,545.46 and 242,097.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,046.93, 615,545.46 and 242,097.93 is: 334,095.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,046.93 : 615,545.46 = 242,097.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,046.93/615,545.46 = 242,097.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,046.93x = 615,545.46 × 242,097.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,046.93x = 149,022,281,686.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,022,281,686.90/446,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,095.52

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