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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,723.52, 586,106.68 and 240,995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,723.52, 586,106.68 and 240,995.54 is: 332,567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,723.52 : 586,106.68 = 240,995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,723.52/586,106.68 = 240,995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,723.52x = 586,106.68 × 240,995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,723.52x = 141,249,095,844.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,249,095,844.21/424,723.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,567.16

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