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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,962.97, 609,908.99 and 240,758.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,962.97, 609,908.99 and 240,758.97 is: 332,247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,962.97 : 609,908.99 = 240,758.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,962.97/609,908.99 = 240,758.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,962.97x = 609,908.99 × 240,758.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,962.97x = 146,841,060,226.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,841,060,226.14/441,962.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,247.43

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