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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,999.20, 436,498.80 and 240,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,999.20, 436,498.80 and 240,260.80 is: 360,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,999.20 : 436,498.80 = 240,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,999.20/436,498.80 = 240,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,999.20x = 436,498.80 × 240,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,999.20x = 104,873,550,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,873,550,887.04/290,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,391.20

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