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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,999.52, 603,075.72 and 240,774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,999.52, 603,075.72 and 240,774.08 is: 332,277.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,999.52 : 603,075.72 = 240,774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,999.52/603,075.72 = 240,774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,999.52x = 603,075.72 × 240,774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,999.52x = 145,205,002,088.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,205,002,088.29/436,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,277.26

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