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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,032.83, 582,460.77 and 240,703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,032.83, 582,460.77 and 240,703.20 is: 332,202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,032.83 : 582,460.77 = 240,703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,032.83/582,460.77 = 240,703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,032.83x = 582,460.77 × 240,703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,032.83x = 140,200,171,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,200,171,213.46/422,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,202.05

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