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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595,615.13, 893,589.45 and 240,878.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595,615.13, 893,589.45 and 240,878.26 is: 361,384.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595,615.13 : 893,589.45 = 240,878.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595,615.13/893,589.45 = 240,878.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595,615.13x = 893,589.45 × 240,878.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595,615.13x = 215,246,271,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,246,271,870.36/595,615.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,384.83

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