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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,645.38, 609,470.69 and 240,441.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,645.38, 609,470.69 and 240,441.38 is: 331,809.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,645.38 : 609,470.69 = 240,441.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,645.38/609,470.69 = 240,441.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,645.38x = 609,470.69 × 240,441.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,645.38x = 146,541,973,773.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,541,973,773.15/441,645.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,809.14

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