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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,056.88, 612,807.48 and 242,865.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,056.88, 612,807.48 and 242,865.84 is: 335,159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,056.88 : 612,807.48 = 242,865.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,056.88/612,807.48 = 242,865.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,056.88x = 612,807.48 × 242,865.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,056.88x = 148,830,003,388.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,830,003,388.48/444,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,159.77

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