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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,185.83, 615,736.98 and 242,236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,185.83, 615,736.98 and 242,236.95 is: 334,287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,185.83 : 615,736.98 = 242,236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,185.83/615,736.98 = 242,236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,185.83x = 615,736.98 × 242,236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,185.83x = 149,154,248,037.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,154,248,037.41/446,185.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,287.28

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