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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,273.64, 615,847.20 and 242,325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,273.64, 615,847.20 and 242,325.06 is: 334,402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,273.64 : 615,847.20 = 242,325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,273.64/615,847.20 = 242,325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,273.64x = 615,847.20 × 242,325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,273.64x = 149,235,209,690.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,235,209,690.83/446,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,402.92

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