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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,259.74, 581,442.91 and 240,079.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,259.74, 581,442.91 and 240,079.14 is: 331,368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,259.74 : 581,442.91 = 240,079.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,259.74/581,442.91 = 240,079.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,259.74x = 581,442.91 × 240,079.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,259.74x = 139,592,313,191.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,592,313,191.70/421,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,368.75

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