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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,707.68, 598,503.72 and 240,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,707.68, 598,503.72 and 240,124 is: 331,363.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,707.68 : 598,503.72 = 240,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,707.68/598,503.72 = 240,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,707.68x = 598,503.72 × 240,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,707.68x = 143,715,107,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,715,107,261.28/433,707.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,363.99

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