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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,345.28, 615,954.51 and 242,394.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,345.28, 615,954.51 and 242,394.57 is: 334,503.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,345.28 : 615,954.51 = 242,394.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,345.28/615,954.51 = 242,394.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,345.28x = 615,954.51 × 242,394.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,345.28x = 149,304,028,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,304,028,591.01/446,345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,503.43

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