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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,068.87, 610,055.02 and 240,864.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,068.87, 610,055.02 and 240,864.87 is: 332,393.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,068.87 : 610,055.02 = 240,864.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,068.87/610,055.02 = 240,864.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,068.87x = 610,055.02 × 240,864.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,068.87x = 146,940,823,085.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,940,823,085.15/442,068.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,393.51

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