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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,424, 609,167.28 and 240,220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,424, 609,167.28 and 240,220 is: 331,504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,424 : 609,167.28 = 240,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,424/609,167.28 = 240,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,424x = 609,167.28 × 240,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,424x = 146,334,164,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,334,164,001.60/441,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,504.78

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