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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,987.02, 609,942.12 and 240,783.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,987.02, 609,942.12 and 240,783.02 is: 332,280.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,987.02 : 609,942.12 = 240,783.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,987.02/609,942.12 = 240,783.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,987.02x = 609,942.12 × 240,783.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,987.02x = 146,863,705,678.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,863,705,678.80/441,987.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,280.59

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