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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,458.40, 412,604.40 and 240,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,458.40, 412,604.40 and 240,466.40 is: 360,190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,458.40 : 412,604.40 = 240,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,458.40/412,604.40 = 240,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,458.40x = 412,604.40 × 240,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,458.40x = 99,217,494,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,217,494,692.16/275,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,190.48

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