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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,002.52, 609,963.06 and 240,798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,002.52, 609,963.06 and 240,798.52 is: 332,301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,002.52 : 609,963.06 = 240,798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,002.52/609,963.06 = 240,798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,002.52x = 609,963.06 × 240,798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,002.52x = 146,878,202,102.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,878,202,102.67/442,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,301.73

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