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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,005.02, 609,966.51 and 240,801.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,005.02, 609,966.51 and 240,801.02 is: 332,305.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,005.02 : 609,966.51 = 240,801.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,005.02/609,966.51 = 240,801.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,005.02x = 609,966.51 × 240,801.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,005.02x = 146,880,557,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,880,557,773.84/442,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,305.18

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