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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,177, 610,208.58 and 240,977.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,177, 610,208.58 and 240,977.32 is: 332,551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,177 : 610,208.58 = 240,977.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,177/610,208.58 = 240,977.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,177x = 610,208.58 × 240,977.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,177x = 147,046,428,249.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,046,428,249.41/442,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,551.06

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