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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,946.37, 609,885.98 and 240,742.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,946.37, 609,885.98 and 240,742.37 is: 332,224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,946.37 : 609,885.98 = 240,742.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,946.37/609,885.98 = 240,742.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,946.37x = 609,885.98 × 240,742.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,946.37x = 146,825,392,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,825,392,001.83/441,946.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,224.46

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