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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,166, 610,193.40 and 240,966.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,166, 610,193.40 and 240,966.32 is: 332,535.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,166 : 610,193.40 = 240,966.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,166/610,193.40 = 240,966.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,166x = 610,193.40 × 240,966.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,166x = 147,036,058,086.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,036,058,086.29/442,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,535.88

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