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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,183.09, 612,972.65 and 240,234.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,183.09, 612,972.65 and 240,234.03 is: 331,522.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,183.09 : 612,972.65 = 240,234.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,183.09/612,972.65 = 240,234.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,183.09x = 612,972.65 × 240,234.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,183.09x = 147,256,887,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,256,887,514.56/444,183.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,522.95

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