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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,960.59, 609,905.72 and 240,756.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,960.59, 609,905.72 and 240,756.59 is: 332,244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,960.59 : 609,905.72 = 240,756.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,960.59/609,905.72 = 240,756.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,960.59x = 609,905.72 × 240,756.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,960.59x = 146,838,821,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,838,821,368.70/441,960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,244.15

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