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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,878.03, 598,754.04 and 240,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,878.03, 598,754.04 and 240,292.08 is: 331,604.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,878.03 : 598,754.04 = 240,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,878.03/598,754.04 = 240,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,878.03x = 598,754.04 × 240,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,878.03x = 143,875,853,680.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,875,853,680.00/433,878.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,604.38

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