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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,230.52, 589,576.52 and 240,947.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,230.52, 589,576.52 and 240,947.19 is: 332,506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,230.52 : 589,576.52 = 240,947.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,230.52/589,576.52 = 240,947.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,230.52x = 589,576.52 × 240,947.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,230.52x = 142,056,806,386.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,056,806,386.35/427,230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,506.22

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