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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,069.66, 615,559.57 and 242,116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,069.66, 615,559.57 and 242,116.20 is: 334,111.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,069.66 : 615,559.57 = 242,116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,069.66/615,559.57 = 242,116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,069.66x = 615,559.57 × 242,116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,069.66x = 149,036,941,048.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,036,941,048.40/446,069.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,111.36

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