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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,061.22, 615,547.98 and 242,107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,061.22, 615,547.98 and 242,107.76 is: 334,099.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,061.22 : 615,547.98 = 242,107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,061.22/615,547.98 = 242,107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,061.22x = 615,547.98 × 242,107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,061.22x = 149,028,944,149.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,028,944,149.20/446,061.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,099.76

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