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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,066.11, 615,571.85 and 242,117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,066.11, 615,571.85 and 242,117.07 is: 334,121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,066.11 : 615,571.85 = 242,117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,066.11/615,571.85 = 242,117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,066.11x = 615,571.85 × 242,117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,066.11x = 149,040,451,485.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,040,451,485.89/446,066.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,121.89

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