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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,338.26, 615,944.90 and 242,387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,338.26, 615,944.90 and 242,387.76 is: 334,494.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,338.26 : 615,944.90 = 242,387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,338.26/615,944.90 = 242,387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,338.26x = 615,944.90 × 242,387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,338.26x = 149,297,504,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,297,504,594.42/446,338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,494.08

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