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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,944.29, 609,883.19 and 240,740.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,944.29, 609,883.19 and 240,740.29 is: 332,221.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,944.29 : 609,883.19 = 240,740.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,944.29/609,883.19 = 240,740.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,944.29x = 609,883.19 × 240,740.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,944.29x = 146,823,456,026.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,823,456,026.73/441,944.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,221.64

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