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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,431.61, 616,080.14 and 242,486.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,431.61, 616,080.14 and 242,486.52 is: 334,633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,431.61 : 616,080.14 = 242,486.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,431.61/616,080.14 = 242,486.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,431.61x = 616,080.14 × 242,486.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,431.61x = 149,391,126,576.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,391,126,576.30/446,431.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,633.85

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