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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,157.93, 612,939.83 and 240,208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,157.93, 612,939.83 and 240,208.89 is: 331,489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,157.93 : 612,939.83 = 240,208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,157.93/612,939.83 = 240,208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,157.93x = 612,939.83 × 240,208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,157.93x = 147,233,598,176.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,233,598,176.07/444,157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,489.29

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