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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,569.97, 616,273.56 and 242,624.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,569.97, 616,273.56 and 242,624.93 is: 334,826.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,569.97 : 616,273.56 = 242,624.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,569.97/616,273.56 = 242,624.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,569.97x = 616,273.56 × 242,624.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,569.97x = 149,523,329,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,523,329,355.85/446,569.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,826.21

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