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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,833.13, 609,729.78 and 240,629.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,833.13, 609,729.78 and 240,629.13 is: 332,068.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,833.13 : 609,729.78 = 240,629.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,833.13/609,729.78 = 240,629.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,833.13x = 609,729.78 × 240,629.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,833.13x = 146,718,746,496.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,718,746,496.49/441,833.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,068.23

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