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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,936.75, 609,872.73 and 240,732.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,936.75, 609,872.73 and 240,732.75 is: 332,211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,936.75 : 609,872.73 = 240,732.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,936.75/609,872.73 = 240,732.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,936.75x = 609,872.73 × 240,732.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,936.75x = 146,816,339,442.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,816,339,442.91/441,936.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,211.20

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