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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,838.46, 503,954.52 and 240,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,838.46, 503,954.52 and 240,966.40 is: 361,590.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,838.46 : 503,954.52 = 240,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,838.46/503,954.52 = 240,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,838.46x = 503,954.52 × 240,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,838.46x = 121,436,107,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,436,107,529.88/335,838.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,590.83

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