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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,229.76, 615,802.36 and 242,283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,229.76, 615,802.36 and 242,283.12 is: 334,353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,229.76 : 615,802.36 = 242,283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,229.76/615,802.36 = 242,283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,229.76x = 615,802.36 × 242,283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,229.76x = 149,198,517,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,198,517,084.16/446,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,353.58

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