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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,321.60, 360,482.40 and 219,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,321.60, 360,482.40 and 219,326.40 is: 328,989.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,321.60 : 360,482.40 = 219,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,321.60/360,482.40 = 219,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,321.60x = 360,482.40 × 219,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,321.60x = 79,063,307,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,063,307,055.36/240,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,989.60

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