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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,190.61, 612,981.23 and 240,241.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,190.61, 612,981.23 and 240,241.77 is: 331,532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,190.61 : 612,981.23 = 240,241.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,190.61/612,981.23 = 240,241.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,190.61x = 612,981.23 × 240,241.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,190.61x = 147,263,694,470.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,263,694,470.77/444,190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,532.66

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