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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,105, 612,864.90 and 242,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,105, 612,864.90 and 242,901 is: 335,203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,105 : 612,864.90 = 242,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,105/612,864.90 = 242,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,105x = 612,864.90 × 242,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,105x = 148,865,497,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,865,497,074.90/444,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,203.38

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