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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,349.78, 615,960.72 and 242,399.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,349.78, 615,960.72 and 242,399.10 is: 334,509.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,349.78 : 615,960.72 = 242,399.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,349.78/615,960.72 = 242,399.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,349.78x = 615,960.72 × 242,399.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,349.78x = 149,308,324,163.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,308,324,163.35/446,349.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,509.68

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