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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,209.06, 615,765.08 and 242,255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,209.06, 615,765.08 and 242,255.94 is: 334,311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,209.06 : 615,765.08 = 242,255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,209.06/615,765.08 = 242,255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,209.06x = 615,765.08 × 242,255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,209.06x = 149,172,748,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,172,748,274.58/446,209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,311.34

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