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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,172.99, 612,958.73 and 240,223.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,172.99, 612,958.73 and 240,223.91 is: 331,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,172.99 : 612,958.73 = 240,223.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,172.99/612,958.73 = 240,223.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,172.99x = 612,958.73 × 240,223.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,172.99x = 147,247,341,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,247,341,971.21/444,172.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,508.99

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