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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599,905.83, 899,859.66 and 240,238.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599,905.83, 899,859.66 and 240,238.65 is: 360,358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599,905.83 : 899,859.66 = 240,238.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599,905.83/899,859.66 = 240,238.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599,905.83x = 899,859.66 × 240,238.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599,905.83x = 216,181,069,907.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,181,069,907.86/599,905.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,358.34

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