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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,252.95, 615,839.77 and 242,312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,252.95, 615,839.77 and 242,312.46 is: 334,397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,252.95 : 615,839.77 = 242,312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,252.95/615,839.77 = 242,312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,252.95x = 615,839.77 × 242,312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,252.95x = 149,225,649,634.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,225,649,634.53/446,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,397.00

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