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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,462, 613,352.88 and 240,508.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,462, 613,352.88 and 240,508.46 is: 331,899.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,462 : 613,352.88 = 240,508.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,462/613,352.88 = 240,508.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,462x = 613,352.88 × 240,508.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,462x = 147,516,556,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,516,556,605.37/444,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,899.14

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