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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,177.04, 612,964.32 and 240,227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,177.04, 612,964.32 and 240,227.98 is: 331,514.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,177.04 : 612,964.32 = 240,227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,177.04/612,964.32 = 240,227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,177.04x = 612,964.32 × 240,227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,177.04x = 147,251,180,405.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,251,180,405.67/444,177.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,514.61

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