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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,192.62, 612,983.98 and 240,243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,192.62, 612,983.98 and 240,243.78 is: 331,535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,192.62 : 612,983.98 = 240,243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,192.62/612,983.98 = 240,243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,192.62x = 612,983.98 × 240,243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,192.62x = 147,265,588,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,265,588,434.64/444,192.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,535.42

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