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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,198.26, 612,991.77 and 240,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,198.26, 612,991.77 and 240,249.40 is: 331,543.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,198.26 : 612,991.77 = 240,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,198.26/612,991.77 = 240,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,198.26x = 612,991.77 × 240,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,198.26x = 147,270,904,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,270,904,947.44/444,198.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,543.18

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