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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,905.33, 899,858.91 and 240,238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,905.33, 899,858.91 and 240,238.15 is: 360,357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,905.33 : 899,858.91 = 240,238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,905.33/899,858.91 = 240,238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,905.33x = 899,858.91 × 240,238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,905.33x = 216,180,439,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,180,439,799.42/599,905.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,357.59

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