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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,846.40, 609,747.96 and 240,642.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,846.40, 609,747.96 and 240,642.40 is: 332,086.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,846.40 : 609,747.96 = 240,642.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,846.40/609,747.96 = 240,642.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,846.40x = 609,747.96 × 240,642.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,846.40x = 146,731,212,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,731,212,489.50/441,846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,086.47

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