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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,195.12, 612,987.43 and 240,246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,195.12, 612,987.43 and 240,246.27 is: 331,538.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,195.12 : 612,987.43 = 240,246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,195.12/612,987.43 = 240,246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,195.12x = 612,987.43 × 240,246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,195.12x = 147,267,943,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,267,943,614.39/444,195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,538.86

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