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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,932.88, 614,004.22 and 240,979.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,932.88, 614,004.22 and 240,979.10 is: 332,549.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,932.88 : 614,004.22 = 240,979.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,932.88/614,004.22 = 240,979.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,932.88x = 614,004.22 × 240,979.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,932.88x = 147,962,184,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,962,184,331.80/444,932.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,549.45

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