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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,076.32, 612,830.18 and 242,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,076.32, 612,830.18 and 242,868 is: 335,160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,076.32 : 612,830.18 = 242,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,076.32/612,830.18 = 242,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,076.32x = 612,830.18 × 242,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,076.32x = 148,836,840,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,836,840,156.24/444,076.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,160.50

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