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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,097.46, 610,094.50 and 240,893.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,097.46, 610,094.50 and 240,893.46 is: 332,432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,097.46 : 610,094.50 = 240,893.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,097.46/610,094.50 = 240,893.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,097.46x = 610,094.50 × 240,893.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,097.46x = 146,967,774,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,967,774,429.74/442,097.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,432.98

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