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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,033.36, 612,756.90 and 242,829.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,033.36, 612,756.90 and 242,829.36 is: 335,099.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,033.36 : 612,756.90 = 242,829.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,033.36/612,756.90 = 242,829.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,033.36x = 612,756.90 × 242,829.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,033.36x = 148,795,365,862.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,795,365,862.58/444,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,099.52

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