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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,541.71, 379,590.50 and 240,452.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,541.71, 379,590.50 and 240,452.45 is: 332,457.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,541.71 : 379,590.50 = 240,452.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,541.71/379,590.50 = 240,452.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,541.71x = 379,590.50 × 240,452.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,541.71x = 91,273,465,087.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,273,465,087.56/274,541.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,457.55

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