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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,844.14, 609,744.90 and 240,640.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,844.14, 609,744.90 and 240,640.14 is: 332,083.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,844.14 : 609,744.90 = 240,640.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,844.14/609,744.90 = 240,640.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,844.14x = 609,744.90 × 240,640.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,844.14x = 146,729,098,100.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,729,098,100.29/441,844.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,083.39

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