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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,194.12, 612,986.05 and 240,245.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,194.12, 612,986.05 and 240,245.27 is: 331,537.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,194.12 : 612,986.05 = 240,245.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,194.12/612,986.05 = 240,245.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,194.12x = 612,986.05 × 240,245.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,194.12x = 147,266,999,088.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,266,999,088.48/444,194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,537.48

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