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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,222.48, 608,881.32 and 240,018.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,222.48, 608,881.32 and 240,018.48 is: 331,222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,222.48 : 608,881.32 = 240,018.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,222.48/608,881.32 = 240,018.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,222.48x = 608,881.32 × 240,018.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,222.48x = 146,142,768,926.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,142,768,926.79/441,222.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,222.40

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