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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,267.58, 608,951.91 and 240,065.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,267.58, 608,951.91 and 240,065.02 is: 331,291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,267.58 : 608,951.91 = 240,065.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,267.58/608,951.91 = 240,065.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,267.58x = 608,951.91 × 240,065.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,267.58x = 146,188,052,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,188,052,453.19/441,267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,291.17

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