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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,302.08, 608,999.52 and 240,099.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,302.08, 608,999.52 and 240,099.52 is: 331,338.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,302.08 : 608,999.52 = 240,099.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,302.08/608,999.52 = 240,099.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,302.08x = 608,999.52 × 240,099.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,302.08x = 146,220,492,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,220,492,432.23/441,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,338.78

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