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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432,251.07, 648,375.93 and 240,247.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432,251.07, 648,375.93 and 240,247.59 is: 360,371.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432,251.07 : 648,375.93 = 240,247.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432,251.07/648,375.93 = 240,247.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432,251.07x = 648,375.93 × 240,247.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432,251.07x = 155,770,754,596.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,770,754,596.51/432,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,371.01

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