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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422,355.62, 582,705.06 and 240,936.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422,355.62, 582,705.06 and 240,936.68 is: 332,409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422,355.62 : 582,705.06 = 240,936.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422,355.62/582,705.06 = 240,936.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422,355.62x = 582,705.06 × 240,936.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422,355.62x = 140,395,022,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,395,022,575.60/422,355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,409.50

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