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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,001.52, 609,961.68 and 240,797.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,001.52, 609,961.68 and 240,797.52 is: 332,300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,001.52 : 609,961.68 = 240,797.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,001.52/609,961.68 = 240,797.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,001.52x = 609,961.68 × 240,797.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,001.52x = 146,877,259,839.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,877,259,839.03/442,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,300.35

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