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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,043.69, 612,794.87 and 242,839.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,043.69, 612,794.87 and 242,839.69 is: 335,126.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,043.69 : 612,794.87 = 242,839.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,043.69/612,794.87 = 242,839.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,043.69x = 612,794.87 × 242,839.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,043.69x = 148,810,914,428.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,810,914,428.85/444,043.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,126.74

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