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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,056.83, 582,493.90 and 240,727.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,056.83, 582,493.90 and 240,727.19 is: 332,235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,056.83 : 582,493.90 = 240,727.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,056.83/582,493.90 = 240,727.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,056.83x = 582,493.90 × 240,727.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,056.83x = 140,222,120,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,222,120,593.56/422,056.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,235.17

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