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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,686.41, 616,425.22 and 242,733.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,686.41, 616,425.22 and 242,733.47 is: 334,971.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,686.41 : 616,425.22 = 242,733.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,686.41/616,425.22 = 242,733.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,686.41x = 616,425.22 × 242,733.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,686.41x = 149,627,032,646.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,627,032,646.11/446,686.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,971.09

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