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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,985.02, 609,939.36 and 240,781.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,985.02, 609,939.36 and 240,781.02 is: 332,277.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,985.02 : 609,939.36 = 240,781.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,985.02/609,939.36 = 240,781.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,985.02x = 609,939.36 × 240,781.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,985.02x = 146,861,821,238.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,861,821,238.95/441,985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,277.83

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