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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,353.62, 582,702.30 and 240,934.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,353.62, 582,702.30 and 240,934.68 is: 332,406.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,353.62 : 582,702.30 = 240,934.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,353.62/582,702.30 = 240,934.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,353.62x = 582,702.30 × 240,934.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,353.62x = 140,393,192,185.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,393,192,185.76/422,353.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,406.75

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