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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,223.72, 615,785.31 and 242,270.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,223.72, 615,785.31 and 242,270.61 is: 334,331.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,223.72 : 615,785.31 = 242,270.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,223.72/615,785.31 = 242,270.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,223.72x = 615,785.31 × 242,270.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,223.72x = 149,186,682,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,186,682,682.74/446,223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,331.58

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