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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,028.36, 612,750 and 242,824.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,028.36, 612,750 and 242,824.36 is: 335,092.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,028.36 : 612,750 = 242,824.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,028.36/612,750 = 242,824.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,028.36x = 612,750 × 242,824.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,028.36x = 148,790,626,590
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,790,626,590/444,028.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,092.62

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