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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,705.68, 598,500.96 and 240,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,705.68, 598,500.96 and 240,122 is: 331,361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,705.68 : 598,500.96 = 240,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,705.68/598,500.96 = 240,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,705.68x = 598,500.96 × 240,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,705.68x = 143,713,247,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,713,247,517.12/433,705.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,361.23

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