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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,652.84, 609,481.02 and 240,448.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,652.84, 609,481.02 and 240,448.84 is: 331,819.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,652.84 : 609,481.02 = 240,448.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,652.84/609,481.02 = 240,448.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,652.84x = 609,481.02 × 240,448.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,652.84x = 146,549,004,261.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,549,004,261.02/441,652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,819.45

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