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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,958.59, 609,902.96 and 240,754.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,958.59, 609,902.96 and 240,754.59 is: 332,241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,958.59 : 609,902.96 = 240,754.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,958.59/609,902.96 = 240,754.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,958.59x = 609,902.96 × 240,754.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,958.59x = 146,836,935,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,836,935,870.81/441,958.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,241.39

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