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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,114.37, 610,117.72 and 240,910.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,114.37, 610,117.72 and 240,910.37 is: 332,456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,114.37 : 610,117.72 = 240,910.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,114.37/610,117.72 = 240,910.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,114.37x = 610,117.72 × 240,910.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,114.37x = 146,983,685,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,983,685,668.76/442,114.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,456.25

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