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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,652.59, 609,480.68 and 240,448.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,652.59, 609,480.68 and 240,448.59 is: 331,819.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,652.59 : 609,480.68 = 240,448.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,652.59/609,480.68 = 240,448.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,652.59x = 609,480.68 × 240,448.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,652.59x = 146,548,768,936.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,548,768,936.00/441,652.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,819.11

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