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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,079.50, 610,069.72 and 240,875.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,079.50, 610,069.72 and 240,875.50 is: 332,408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,079.50 : 610,069.72 = 240,875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,079.50/610,069.72 = 240,875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,079.50x = 610,069.72 × 240,875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,079.50x = 146,950,848,839.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,950,848,839.86/442,079.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,408.20

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