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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,491.11, 613,397.68 and 240,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,491.11, 613,397.68 and 240,542 is: 331,947.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,491.11 : 613,397.68 = 240,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,491.11/613,397.68 = 240,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,491.11x = 613,397.68 × 240,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,491.11x = 147,547,904,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,547,904,742.56/444,491.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,947.93

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