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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,832.13, 609,728.40 and 240,628.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,832.13, 609,728.40 and 240,628.13 is: 332,066.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,832.13 : 609,728.40 = 240,628.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,832.13/609,728.40 = 240,628.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,832.13x = 609,728.40 × 240,628.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,832.13x = 146,717,804,699.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,717,804,699.89/441,832.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,066.85

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