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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,220.48, 608,884.80 and 240,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,220.48, 608,884.80 and 240,016 is: 331,222.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,220.48 : 608,884.80 = 240,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,220.48/608,884.80 = 240,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,220.48x = 608,884.80 × 240,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,220.48x = 146,142,094,156.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,142,094,156.80/441,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,222.37

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