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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,061.52, 610,044.88 and 240,857.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,061.52, 610,044.88 and 240,857.52 is: 332,383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,061.52 : 610,044.88 = 240,857.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,061.52/610,044.88 = 240,857.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,061.52x = 610,044.88 × 240,857.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,061.52x = 146,933,896,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,933,896,885.50/442,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,383.37

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