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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,489.60, 449,234.40 and 240,440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,489.60, 449,234.40 and 240,440.60 is: 360,660.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,489.60 : 449,234.40 = 240,440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,489.60/449,234.40 = 240,440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,489.60x = 449,234.40 × 240,440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,489.60x = 108,014,188,676.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,014,188,676.64/299,489.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,660.90

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