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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,218.35, 615,777.72 and 242,265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,218.35, 615,777.72 and 242,265.23 is: 334,324.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,218.35 : 615,777.72 = 242,265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,218.35/615,777.72 = 242,265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,218.35x = 615,777.72 × 242,265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,218.35x = 149,181,527,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,181,527,885.79/446,218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,324.05

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