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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,431.08, 613,310.29 and 240,477.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,431.08, 613,310.29 and 240,477.51 is: 331,856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,431.08 : 613,310.29 = 240,477.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,431.08/613,310.29 = 240,477.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,431.08x = 613,310.29 × 240,477.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,431.08x = 147,487,331,396.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,487,331,396.58/444,431.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,856.47

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