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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,819.59, 613,853.96 and 240,870.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,819.59, 613,853.96 and 240,870.53 is: 332,402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,819.59 : 613,853.96 = 240,870.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,819.59/613,853.96 = 240,870.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,819.59x = 613,853.96 × 240,870.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,819.59x = 147,859,328,687.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,859,328,687.80/444,819.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,402.92

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