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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,207.79, 615,763.35 and 242,254.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,207.79, 615,763.35 and 242,254.70 is: 334,309.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,207.79 : 615,763.35 = 242,254.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,207.79/615,763.35 = 242,254.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,207.79x = 615,763.35 × 242,254.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,207.79x = 149,171,562,546.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,171,562,546.43/446,207.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,309.63

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