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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,501.60, 413,252.40 and 240,509.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,501.60, 413,252.40 and 240,509.60 is: 360,764.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,501.60 : 413,252.40 = 240,509.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,501.60/413,252.40 = 240,509.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,501.60x = 413,252.40 × 240,509.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,501.60x = 99,391,169,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,391,169,423.04/275,501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,764.40

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