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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,057.50, 610,039.35 and 240,853.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,057.50, 610,039.35 and 240,853.50 is: 332,377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,057.50 : 610,039.35 = 240,853.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,057.50/610,039.35 = 240,853.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,057.50x = 610,039.35 × 240,853.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,057.50x = 146,930,112,585.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,930,112,585.23/442,057.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,377.83

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