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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,003.32, 612,712.14 and 242,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,003.32, 612,712.14 and 242,795 is: 335,050.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,003.32 : 612,712.14 = 242,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,003.32/612,712.14 = 242,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,003.32x = 612,712.14 × 242,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,003.32x = 148,763,444,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,763,444,031.30/444,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,050.30

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