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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,424.59, 613,303.95 and 240,479.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,424.59, 613,303.95 and 240,479.10 is: 331,860.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,424.59 : 613,303.95 = 240,479.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,424.59/613,303.95 = 240,479.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,424.59x = 613,303.95 × 240,479.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,424.59x = 147,486,781,922.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,486,781,922.45/444,424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,860.08

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