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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,914.89, 613,979.47 and 240,961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,914.89, 613,979.47 and 240,961.14 is: 332,524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,914.89 : 613,979.47 = 240,961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,914.89/613,979.47 = 240,961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,914.89x = 613,979.47 × 240,961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,914.89x = 147,945,193,027.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,945,193,027.80/444,914.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,524.71

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