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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,786.31, 613,806.29 and 240,837.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,786.31, 613,806.29 and 240,837.63 is: 332,356.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,786.31 : 613,806.29 = 240,837.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,786.31/613,806.29 = 240,837.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,786.31x = 613,806.29 × 240,837.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,786.31x = 147,827,652,162.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,827,652,162.69/444,786.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,356.57

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