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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,037.32, 612,759.06 and 242,829

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,037.32, 612,759.06 and 242,829 is: 335,097.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,037.32 : 612,759.06 = 242,829 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,037.32/612,759.06 = 242,829/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,037.32x = 612,759.06 × 242,829
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,037.32x = 148,795,669,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,795,669,780.74/444,037.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,097.22

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