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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,258.77, 665,006.09 and 241,347.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,258.77, 665,006.09 and 241,347.50 is: 361,270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,258.77 : 665,006.09 = 241,347.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,258.77/665,006.09 = 241,347.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,258.77x = 665,006.09 × 241,347.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,258.77x = 160,497,553,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,497,553,981.25/444,258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,270.42

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