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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,659.16, 609,489.73 and 240,455.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,659.16, 609,489.73 and 240,455.16 is: 331,828.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,659.16 : 609,489.73 = 240,455.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,659.16/609,489.73 = 240,455.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,659.16x = 609,489.73 × 240,455.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,659.16x = 146,554,950,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,554,950,545.51/441,659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,828.17

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