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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,959.59, 609,904.34 and 240,755.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,959.59, 609,904.34 and 240,755.59 is: 332,242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,959.59 : 609,904.34 = 240,755.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,959.59/609,904.34 = 240,755.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,959.59x = 609,904.34 × 240,755.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,959.59x = 146,837,879,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,837,879,220.26/441,959.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,242.77

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