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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,577.50, 609,376.98 and 240,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,577.50, 609,376.98 and 240,373.50 is: 331,715.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,577.50 : 609,376.98 = 240,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,577.50/609,376.98 = 240,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,577.50x = 609,376.98 × 240,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,577.50x = 146,478,077,502.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,478,077,502.03/441,577.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,715.45

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