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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,216.54, 615,775.40 and 242,263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,216.54, 615,775.40 and 242,263.46 is: 334,321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,216.54 : 615,775.40 = 242,263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,216.54/615,775.40 = 242,263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,216.54x = 615,775.40 × 242,263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,216.54x = 149,179,878,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,179,878,986.88/446,216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,321.72

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