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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,197.39, 612,990.54 and 240,248.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,197.39, 612,990.54 and 240,248.52 is: 331,541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,197.39 : 612,990.54 = 240,248.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,197.39/612,990.54 = 240,248.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,197.39x = 612,990.54 × 240,248.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,197.39x = 147,270,070,009.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,270,070,009.00/444,197.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,541.96

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