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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,702.67, 598,496.82 and 240,119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,702.67, 598,496.82 and 240,119 is: 331,357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,702.67 : 598,496.82 = 240,119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,702.67/598,496.82 = 240,119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,702.67x = 598,496.82 × 240,119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,702.67x = 143,710,457,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,710,457,921.58/433,702.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,357.10

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