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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,058.12, 615,543.66 and 242,104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,058.12, 615,543.66 and 242,104.68 is: 334,095.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,058.12 : 615,543.66 = 242,104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,058.12/615,543.66 = 242,104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,058.12x = 615,543.66 × 242,104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,058.12x = 149,026,000,830.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,026,000,830.33/446,058.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,095.48

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