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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,211.83, 615,768.82 and 242,258.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,211.83, 615,768.82 and 242,258.67 is: 334,315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,211.83 : 615,768.82 = 242,258.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,211.83/615,768.82 = 242,258.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,211.83x = 615,768.82 × 242,258.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,211.83x = 149,175,335,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,175,335,663.49/446,211.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,315.06

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