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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,173.59, 615,730.26 and 242,233.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,173.59, 615,730.26 and 242,233.11 is: 334,287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,173.59 : 615,730.26 = 242,233.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,173.59/615,730.26 = 242,233.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,173.59x = 615,730.26 × 242,233.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,173.59x = 149,150,254,400.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,150,254,400.29/446,173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,287.50

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