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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,173.04, 612,958.80 and 240,223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,173.04, 612,958.80 and 240,223.97 is: 331,509.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,173.04 : 612,958.80 = 240,223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,173.04/612,958.80 = 240,223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,173.04x = 612,958.80 × 240,223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,173.04x = 147,247,393,317.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,247,393,317.64/444,173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,509.07

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