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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,248.14, 892,867.30 and 240,256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,248.14, 892,867.30 and 240,256.74 is: 360,383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,248.14 : 892,867.30 = 240,256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,248.14/892,867.30 = 240,256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,248.14x = 892,867.30 × 240,256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,248.14x = 214,517,386,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,517,386,750.60/595,248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,383.13

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