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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,002.32, 612,710.76 and 242,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,002.32, 612,710.76 and 242,794 is: 335,048.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,002.32 : 612,710.76 = 242,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,002.32/612,710.76 = 242,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,002.32x = 612,710.76 × 242,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,002.32x = 148,762,496,263.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,762,496,263.44/444,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,048.92

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