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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,920.32, 613,998.40 and 243,703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,920.32, 613,998.40 and 243,703.68 is: 336,315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,920.32 : 613,998.40 = 243,703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,920.32/613,998.40 = 243,703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,920.32x = 613,998.40 × 243,703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,920.32x = 149,633,669,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,633,669,594.11/444,920.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,315.66

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