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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,066.68, 610,052.04 and 240,862.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,066.68, 610,052.04 and 240,862.68 is: 332,390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,066.68 : 610,052.04 = 240,862.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,066.68/610,052.04 = 240,862.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,066.68x = 610,052.04 × 240,862.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,066.68x = 146,938,769,293.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,938,769,293.87/442,066.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,390.51

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