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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,063.25, 612,821.87 and 242,859.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,063.25, 612,821.87 and 242,859.25 is: 335,153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,063.25 : 612,821.87 = 242,859.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,063.25/612,821.87 = 242,859.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,063.25x = 612,821.87 × 242,859.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,063.25x = 148,829,459,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,829,459,731.80/444,063.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,153.74

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