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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,961.76, 609,907.38 and 240,757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,961.76, 609,907.38 and 240,757.76 is: 332,245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,961.76 : 609,907.38 = 240,757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,961.76/609,907.38 = 240,757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,961.76x = 609,907.38 × 240,757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,961.76x = 146,839,934,616.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,839,934,616.27/441,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,245.79

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