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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,937.84, 609,874.32 and 240,733.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,937.84, 609,874.32 and 240,733.84 is: 332,212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,937.84 : 609,874.32 = 240,733.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,937.84/609,874.32 = 240,733.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,937.84x = 609,874.32 × 240,733.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,937.84x = 146,817,386,970.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,817,386,970.99/441,937.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,212.75

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