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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,256.24, 615,840.67 and 242,307.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,256.24, 615,840.67 and 242,307.05 is: 334,387.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,256.24 : 615,840.67 = 242,307.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,256.24/615,840.67 = 242,307.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,256.24x = 615,840.67 × 242,307.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,256.24x = 149,222,533,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,222,533,241.40/446,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,387.56

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