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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,193.62, 612,985.35 and 240,244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,193.62, 612,985.35 and 240,244.77 is: 331,536.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,193.62 : 612,985.35 = 240,244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,193.62/612,985.35 = 240,244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,193.62x = 612,985.35 × 240,244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,193.62x = 147,266,524,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,266,524,424.12/444,193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,536.78

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