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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,213.83, 589,553.54 and 240,930.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,213.83, 589,553.54 and 240,930.49 is: 332,483.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,213.83 : 589,553.54 = 240,930.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,213.83/589,553.54 = 240,930.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,213.83x = 589,553.54 × 240,930.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,213.83x = 142,041,421,748.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,041,421,748.21/427,213.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,483.20

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