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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,739.59, 581,986.18 and 240,509.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,739.59, 581,986.18 and 240,509.92 is: 331,895.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,739.59 : 581,986.18 = 240,509.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,739.59/581,986.18 = 240,509.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,739.59x = 581,986.18 × 240,509.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,739.59x = 139,973,449,592.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,973,449,592.91/421,739.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,895.45

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