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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,176.04, 612,962.94 and 240,226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,176.04, 612,962.94 and 240,226.98 is: 331,513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,176.04 : 612,962.94 = 240,226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,176.04/612,962.94 = 240,226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,176.04x = 612,962.94 × 240,226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,176.04x = 147,250,235,928.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,250,235,928.12/444,176.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,513.23

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