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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,927, 609,859.26 and 240,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,927, 609,859.26 and 240,723 is: 332,197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,927 : 609,859.26 = 240,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,927/609,859.26 = 240,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,927x = 609,859.26 × 240,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,927x = 146,807,150,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,807,150,644.98/441,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,197.74

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