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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,701.67, 598,495.44 and 240,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,701.67, 598,495.44 and 240,118 is: 331,355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,701.67 : 598,495.44 = 240,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,701.67/598,495.44 = 240,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,701.67x = 598,495.44 × 240,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,701.67x = 143,709,528,061.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,709,528,061.92/433,701.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,355.72

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