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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,219.30, 615,779.18 and 242,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,219.30, 615,779.18 and 242,266.22 is: 334,325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,219.30 : 615,779.18 = 242,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,219.30/615,779.18 = 242,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,219.30x = 615,779.18 × 242,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,219.30x = 149,182,494,293.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,182,494,293.30/446,219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,325.51

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