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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,934.08, 609,865.92 and 240,730.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,934.08, 609,865.92 and 240,730.08 is: 332,205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,934.08 : 609,865.92 = 240,730.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,934.08/609,865.92 = 240,730.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,934.08x = 609,865.92 × 240,730.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,934.08x = 146,813,071,710.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,813,071,710.87/441,934.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,205.82

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