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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,048.48, 612,774.72 and 242,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,048.48, 612,774.72 and 242,844.48 is: 335,118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,048.48 : 612,774.72 = 242,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,048.48/612,774.72 = 242,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,048.48x = 612,774.72 × 242,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,048.48x = 148,808,958,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,808,958,235.55/444,048.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,118.72

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