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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,006.52, 609,968.58 and 240,802.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,006.52, 609,968.58 and 240,802.52 is: 332,307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,006.52 : 609,968.58 = 240,802.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,006.52/609,968.58 = 240,802.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,006.52x = 609,968.58 × 240,802.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,006.52x = 146,881,971,184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,881,971,184.82/442,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,307.25

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