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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,087.52, 610,080.84 and 240,883.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,087.52, 610,080.84 and 240,883.52 is: 332,419.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,087.52 : 610,080.84 = 240,883.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,087.52/610,080.84 = 240,883.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,087.52x = 610,080.84 × 240,883.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,087.52x = 146,958,420,223.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,958,420,223.76/442,087.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,419.29

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