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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,450.52, 585,738.92 and 240,724.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,450.52, 585,738.92 and 240,724.07 is: 332,197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,450.52 : 585,738.92 = 240,724.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,450.52/585,738.92 = 240,724.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,450.52x = 585,738.92 × 240,724.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,450.52x = 141,001,452,647.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,001,452,647.49/424,450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,197.62

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