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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,001.32, 612,709.38 and 242,793

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,001.32, 612,709.38 and 242,793 is: 335,047.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,001.32 : 612,709.38 = 242,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,001.32/612,709.38 = 242,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,001.32x = 612,709.38 × 242,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,001.32x = 148,761,548,498.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,761,548,498.34/444,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,047.54

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