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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,782.30, 598,641.93 and 240,189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,782.30, 598,641.93 and 240,189.06 is: 331,473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,782.30 : 598,641.93 = 240,189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,782.30/598,641.93 = 240,189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,782.30x = 598,641.93 × 240,189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,782.30x = 143,787,242,443.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,787,242,443.29/433,782.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,473.28

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