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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,764.88, 609,642.36 and 240,560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,764.88, 609,642.36 and 240,560.88 is: 331,977.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,764.88 : 609,642.36 = 240,560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,764.88/609,642.36 = 240,560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,764.88x = 609,642.36 × 240,560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,764.88x = 146,656,102,606.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,656,102,606.88/441,764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,977.73

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