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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,048.01, 615,546.93 and 242,099.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,048.01, 615,546.93 and 242,099.01 is: 334,097.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,048.01 : 615,546.93 = 242,099.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,048.01/615,546.93 = 242,099.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,048.01x = 615,546.93 × 242,099.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,048.01x = 149,023,302,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,023,302,361.54/446,048.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,097.00

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