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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,658.88, 609,504 and 240,462.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,658.88, 609,504 and 240,462.08 is: 331,845.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,658.88 : 609,504 = 240,462.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,658.88/609,504 = 240,462.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,658.88x = 609,504 × 240,462.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,658.88x = 146,562,599,608.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,562,599,608.32/441,658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,845.70

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