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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,928.76, 614,002.44 and 240,980.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,928.76, 614,002.44 and 240,980.12 is: 332,552.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,928.76 : 614,002.44 = 240,980.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,928.76/614,002.44 = 240,980.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,928.76x = 614,002.44 × 240,980.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,928.76x = 147,962,381,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,962,381,671.49/444,928.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,552.97

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