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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,266.58, 608,950.53 and 240,064.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,266.58, 608,950.53 and 240,064.02 is: 331,289.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,266.58 : 608,950.53 = 240,064.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,266.58/608,950.53 = 240,064.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,266.58x = 608,950.53 × 240,064.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,266.58x = 146,187,112,212.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,187,112,212.93/441,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,289.79

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