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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,907.79, 613,972.22 and 240,958.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,907.79, 613,972.22 and 240,958.59 is: 332,522.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,907.79 : 613,972.22 = 240,958.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,907.79/613,972.22 = 240,958.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,907.79x = 613,972.22 × 240,958.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,907.79x = 147,941,879,225.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,941,879,225.58/444,907.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,522.56

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