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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,953.24, 609,895.52 and 240,749.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,953.24, 609,895.52 and 240,749.24 is: 332,233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,953.24 : 609,895.52 = 240,749.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,953.24/609,895.52 = 240,749.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,953.24x = 609,895.52 × 240,749.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,953.24x = 146,831,878,666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,831,878,666.18/441,953.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,233.97

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