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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,611.07, 598,368.26 and 240,027.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,611.07, 598,368.26 and 240,027.23 is: 331,229.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,611.07 : 598,368.26 = 240,027.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,611.07/598,368.26 = 240,027.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,611.07x = 598,368.26 × 240,027.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,611.07x = 143,624,675,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,624,675,967.72/433,611.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,229.26

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