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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,219.33, 615,790.08 and 242,270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,219.33, 615,790.08 and 242,270.24 is: 334,336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,219.33 : 615,790.08 = 242,270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,219.33/615,790.08 = 242,270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,219.33x = 615,790.08 × 242,270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,219.33x = 149,187,607,392.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,187,607,392.27/446,219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,336.95

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