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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,737.95, 613,731 and 240,787.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,737.95, 613,731 and 240,787.24 is: 332,282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,737.95 : 613,731 = 240,787.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,737.95/613,731 = 240,787.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,737.95x = 613,731 × 240,787.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,737.95x = 147,778,593,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,778,593,592.44/444,737.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,282.40

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