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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,729.88, 661,281.89 and 240,816.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,729.88, 661,281.89 and 240,816.73 is: 361,327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,729.88 : 661,281.89 = 240,816.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,729.88/661,281.89 = 240,816.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,729.88x = 661,281.89 × 240,816.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,729.88x = 159,247,742,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,247,742,358.02/440,729.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,327.31

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