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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,115.47, 612,879.61 and 240,166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,115.47, 612,879.61 and 240,166.38 is: 331,429.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,115.47 : 612,879.61 = 240,166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,115.47/612,879.61 = 240,166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,115.47x = 612,879.61 × 240,166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,115.47x = 147,193,076,010.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,193,076,010.26/444,115.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,429.74

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