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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,999.94, 614,102.87 and 241,050.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,999.94, 614,102.87 and 241,050.86 is: 332,651.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,999.94 : 614,102.87 = 241,050.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,999.94/614,102.87 = 241,050.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,999.94x = 614,102.87 × 241,050.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,999.94x = 148,030,024,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,030,024,941.97/444,999.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,651.79

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