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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,092.09, 610,087.10 and 240,888.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,092.09, 610,087.10 and 240,888.09 is: 332,425.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,092.09 : 610,087.10 = 240,888.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,092.09/610,087.10 = 240,888.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,092.09x = 610,087.10 × 240,888.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,092.09x = 146,962,715,048.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,962,715,048.20/442,092.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,425.57

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