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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,323.28, 615,923.64 and 242,372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,323.28, 615,923.64 and 242,372.24 is: 334,472.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,323.28 : 615,923.64 = 242,372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,323.28/615,923.64 = 242,372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,323.28x = 615,923.64 × 242,372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,323.28x = 149,282,792,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,282,792,295.75/446,323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,472.34

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