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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,182.83, 615,732.84 and 242,233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,182.83, 615,732.84 and 242,233.94 is: 334,283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,182.83 : 615,732.84 = 242,233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,182.83/615,732.84 = 242,233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,182.83x = 615,732.84 × 242,233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,182.83x = 149,151,393,359.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,151,393,359.92/446,182.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,283.13

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