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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,069.37, 610,055.72 and 240,865.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,069.37, 610,055.72 and 240,865.37 is: 332,394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,069.37 : 610,055.72 = 240,865.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,069.37/610,055.72 = 240,865.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,069.37x = 610,055.72 × 240,865.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,069.37x = 146,941,292,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,941,292,463.81/442,069.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,394.20

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