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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,998.94, 614,101.49 and 241,049.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,998.94, 614,101.49 and 241,049.86 is: 332,650.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,998.94 : 614,101.49 = 241,049.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,998.94/614,101.49 = 241,049.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,998.94x = 614,101.49 × 241,049.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,998.94x = 148,029,078,190.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,029,078,190.29/444,998.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,650.41

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