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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,181.88, 615,738.36 and 242,232.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,181.88, 615,738.36 and 242,232.76 is: 334,285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,181.88 : 615,738.36 = 242,232.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,181.88/615,738.36 = 242,232.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,181.88x = 615,738.36 × 242,232.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,181.88x = 149,152,002,380.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,152,002,380.67/446,181.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,285.21

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