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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,953.28, 609,895.68 and 240,749.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,953.28, 609,895.68 and 240,749.28 is: 332,234.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,953.28 : 609,895.68 = 240,749.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,953.28/609,895.68 = 240,749.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,953.28x = 609,895.68 × 240,749.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,953.28x = 146,831,945,835.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,831,945,835.11/441,953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,234.09

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