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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,444.27, 611,953.13 and 242,240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,444.27, 611,953.13 and 242,240.27 is: 334,291.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,444.27 : 611,953.13 = 242,240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,444.27/611,953.13 = 242,240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,444.27x = 611,953.13 × 242,240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,444.27x = 148,239,691,438.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,239,691,438.55/443,444.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,291.59

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