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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,486.39, 613,392.77 and 240,537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,486.39, 613,392.77 and 240,537.26 is: 331,942.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,486.39 : 613,392.77 = 240,537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,486.39/613,392.77 = 240,537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,486.39x = 613,392.77 × 240,537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,486.39x = 147,543,813,463.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,543,813,463.44/444,486.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,942.25

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