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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,986.02, 609,940.74 and 240,782.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,986.02, 609,940.74 and 240,782.02 is: 332,279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,986.02 : 609,940.74 = 240,782.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,986.02/609,940.74 = 240,782.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,986.02x = 609,940.74 × 240,782.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,986.02x = 146,862,763,457.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,862,763,457.50/441,986.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,279.21

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