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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,700.66, 598,494.06 and 240,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,700.66, 598,494.06 and 240,117 is: 331,354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,700.66 : 598,494.06 = 240,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,700.66/598,494.06 = 240,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,700.66x = 598,494.06 × 240,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,700.66x = 143,708,598,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,708,598,205.02/433,700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,354.35

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