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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,024.02, 609,997.23 and 240,820.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,024.02, 609,997.23 and 240,820.02 is: 332,333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,024.02 : 609,997.23 = 240,820.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,024.02/609,997.23 = 240,820.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,024.02x = 609,997.23 × 240,820.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,024.02x = 146,899,545,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,899,545,128.55/442,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,333.85

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