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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,343.28, 615,951.80 and 242,392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,343.28, 615,951.80 and 242,392.76 is: 334,500.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,343.28 : 615,951.80 = 242,392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,343.28/615,951.80 = 242,392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,343.28x = 615,951.80 × 242,392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,343.28x = 149,302,256,828.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,302,256,828.97/446,343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,500.96

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