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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,445.96, 609,203.46 and 240,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,445.96, 609,203.46 and 240,241.96 is: 331,538.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,445.96 : 609,203.46 = 240,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,445.96/609,203.46 = 240,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,445.96x = 609,203.46 × 240,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,445.96x = 146,356,233,269.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,356,233,269.18/441,445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,538.28

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