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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,324.28, 615,925.02 and 242,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,324.28, 615,925.02 and 242,373.24 is: 334,473.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,324.28 : 615,925.02 = 242,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,324.28/615,925.02 = 242,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,324.28x = 615,925.02 × 242,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,324.28x = 149,283,742,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,283,742,694.47/446,324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,473.72

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