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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,292.77, 581,385.78 and 240,012.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,292.77, 581,385.78 and 240,012.34 is: 331,218.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,292.77 : 581,385.78 = 240,012.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,292.77/581,385.78 = 240,012.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,292.77x = 581,385.78 × 240,012.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,292.77x = 139,539,760,047.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,539,760,047.06/421,292.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,218.03

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