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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,959.76, 609,904.62 and 240,755.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,959.76, 609,904.62 and 240,755.76 is: 332,243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,959.76 : 609,904.62 = 240,755.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,959.76/609,904.62 = 240,755.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,959.76x = 609,904.62 × 240,755.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,959.76x = 146,838,050,315.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,838,050,315.61/441,959.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,243.03

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