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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,345.28, 615,954.56 and 242,394.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,345.28, 615,954.56 and 242,394.76 is: 334,503.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,345.28 : 615,954.56 = 242,394.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,345.28/615,954.56 = 242,394.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,345.28x = 615,954.56 × 242,394.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,345.28x = 149,304,157,742.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,304,157,742.11/446,345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,503.72

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