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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,877.53, 598,753.35 and 240,291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,877.53, 598,753.35 and 240,291.58 is: 331,603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,877.53 : 598,753.35 = 240,291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,877.53/598,753.35 = 240,291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,877.53x = 598,753.35 × 240,291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,877.53x = 143,875,388,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,875,388,501.79/433,877.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,603.69

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