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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,186.08, 615,737.33 and 242,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,186.08, 615,737.33 and 242,237.20 is: 334,287.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,186.08 : 615,737.33 = 242,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,186.08/615,737.33 = 242,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,186.08x = 615,737.33 × 242,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,186.08x = 149,154,485,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,154,485,543.49/446,186.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,287.63

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