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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,018.04, 609,984.96 and 240,814.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,018.04, 609,984.96 and 240,814.04 is: 332,323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,018.04 : 609,984.96 = 240,814.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,018.04/609,984.96 = 240,814.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,018.04x = 609,984.96 × 240,814.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,018.04x = 146,892,942,556.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,892,942,556.84/442,018.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,323.41

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