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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,163.66, 582,574.49 and 240,872.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,163.66, 582,574.49 and 240,872.30 is: 332,397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,163.66 : 582,574.49 = 240,872.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,163.66/582,574.49 = 240,872.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,163.66x = 582,574.49 × 240,872.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,163.66x = 140,326,053,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,326,053,210.39/422,163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,397.28

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