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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,177.64, 612,965.17 and 240,228.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,177.64, 612,965.17 and 240,228.59 is: 331,515.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,177.64 : 612,965.17 = 240,228.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,177.64/612,965.17 = 240,228.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,177.64x = 612,965.17 × 240,228.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,177.64x = 147,251,755,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,251,755,743.67/444,177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,515.46

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