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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,014.54, 609,980.13 and 240,810.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,014.54, 609,980.13 and 240,810.54 is: 332,318.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,014.54 : 609,980.13 = 240,810.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,014.54/609,980.13 = 240,810.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,014.54x = 609,980.13 × 240,810.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,014.54x = 146,889,644,494.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,889,644,494.57/442,014.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,318.58

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