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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,841.13, 609,740.76 and 240,637.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,841.13, 609,740.76 and 240,637.13 is: 332,079.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,841.13 : 609,740.76 = 240,637.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,841.13/609,740.76 = 240,637.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,841.13x = 609,740.76 × 240,637.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,841.13x = 146,726,263,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,726,263,481.72/441,841.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,079.24

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