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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,035.86, 612,760.35 and 242,831.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,035.86, 612,760.35 and 242,831.86 is: 335,102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,035.86 : 612,760.35 = 242,831.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,035.86/612,760.35 = 242,831.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,035.86x = 612,760.35 × 242,831.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,035.86x = 148,797,735,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,797,735,524.75/444,035.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,102.97

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