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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,615.10, 413,422.65 and 240,623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,615.10, 413,422.65 and 240,623.10 is: 360,934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,615.10 : 413,422.65 = 240,623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,615.10/413,422.65 = 240,623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,615.10x = 413,422.65 × 240,623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,615.10x = 99,479,039,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,479,039,653.22/275,615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,934.65

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