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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,163.28, 615,705.84 and 242,214.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,163.28, 615,705.84 and 242,214.16 is: 334,255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,163.28 : 615,705.84 = 242,214.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,163.28/615,705.84 = 242,214.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,163.28x = 615,705.84 × 242,214.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,163.28x = 149,132,672,842.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,132,672,842.69/446,163.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,255.82

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