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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,935.55, 582,155.91 and 240,581.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,935.55, 582,155.91 and 240,581.34 is: 331,936.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,935.55 : 582,155.91 = 240,581.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,935.55/582,155.91 = 240,581.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,935.55x = 582,155.91 × 240,581.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,935.55x = 140,055,848,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,055,848,916.72/421,935.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,936.59

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