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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,651.34, 609,478.95 and 240,447.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,651.34, 609,478.95 and 240,447.34 is: 331,817.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,651.34 : 609,478.95 = 240,447.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,651.34/609,478.95 = 240,447.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,651.34x = 609,478.95 × 240,447.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,651.34x = 146,547,592,313.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,547,592,313.49/441,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,817.38

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