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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,727.03, 585,991.33 and 240,935.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,727.03, 585,991.33 and 240,935.35 is: 332,415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,727.03 : 585,991.33 = 240,935.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,727.03/585,991.33 = 240,935.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,727.03x = 585,991.33 × 240,935.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,727.03x = 141,186,024,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,186,024,985.84/424,727.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,415.92

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