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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,430.58, 613,309.61 and 240,477.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,430.58, 613,309.61 and 240,477.01 is: 331,855.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,430.58 : 613,309.61 = 240,477.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,430.58/613,309.61 = 240,477.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,430.58x = 613,309.61 × 240,477.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,430.58x = 147,486,856,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,486,856,948.13/444,430.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,855.78

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