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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,220.60, 615,780.83 and 242,267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,220.60, 615,780.83 and 242,267.48 is: 334,327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,220.60 : 615,780.83 = 242,267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,220.60/615,780.83 = 242,267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,220.60x = 615,780.83 × 242,267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,220.60x = 149,183,669,916.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,183,669,916.41/446,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,327.17

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