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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,004.02, 609,965.13 and 240,800.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,004.02, 609,965.13 and 240,800.02 is: 332,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,004.02 : 609,965.13 = 240,800.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,004.02/609,965.13 = 240,800.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,004.02x = 609,965.13 × 240,800.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,004.02x = 146,879,615,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,879,615,503.30/442,004.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,303.80

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