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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,948.30, 609,888.70 and 240,744.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,948.30, 609,888.70 and 240,744.30 is: 332,227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,948.30 : 609,888.70 = 240,744.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,948.30/609,888.70 = 240,744.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,948.30x = 609,888.70 × 240,744.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,948.30x = 146,827,228,159.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,827,228,159.41/441,948.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,227.16

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