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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,596.16, 613,542.40 and 243,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,596.16, 613,542.40 and 243,392 is: 335,880.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,596.16 : 613,542.40 = 243,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,596.16/613,542.40 = 243,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,596.16x = 613,542.40 × 243,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,596.16x = 149,331,311,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,331,311,820.80/444,596.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,880.80

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