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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,909, 609,834.42 and 240,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,909, 609,834.42 and 240,705 is: 332,172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,909 : 609,834.42 = 240,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,909/609,834.42 = 240,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,909x = 609,834.42 × 240,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,909x = 146,790,194,066.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,790,194,066.10/441,909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,172.90

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