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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,838.69, 609,737.40 and 240,634.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,838.69, 609,737.40 and 240,634.69 is: 332,075.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,838.69 : 609,737.40 = 240,634.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,838.69/609,737.40 = 240,634.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,838.69x = 609,737.40 × 240,634.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,838.69x = 146,723,968,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,723,968,706.06/441,838.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,075.87

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