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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,171.69, 603,272.87 and 240,899.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,171.69, 603,272.87 and 240,899.51 is: 332,428.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,171.69 : 603,272.87 = 240,899.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,171.69/603,272.87 = 240,899.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,171.69x = 603,272.87 × 240,899.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,171.69x = 145,328,139,082.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,328,139,082.98/437,171.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,428.07

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