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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,774.74, 613,786.56 and 240,821.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,774.74, 613,786.56 and 240,821.45 is: 332,332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,774.74 : 613,786.56 = 240,821.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,774.74/613,786.56 = 240,821.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,774.74x = 613,786.56 × 240,821.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,774.74x = 147,812,966,300.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,812,966,300.78/444,774.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,332.20

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