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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,017.04, 609,983.58 and 240,813.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,017.04, 609,983.58 and 240,813.04 is: 332,322.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,017.04 : 609,983.58 = 240,813.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,017.04/609,983.58 = 240,813.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,017.04x = 609,983.58 × 240,813.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,017.04x = 146,892,000,249.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,892,000,249.88/442,017.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,322.03

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