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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321,541.92, 443,739.60 and 240,827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321,541.92, 443,739.60 and 240,827.04 is: 332,350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321,541.92 : 443,739.60 = 240,827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321,541.92/443,739.60 = 240,827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321,541.92x = 443,739.60 × 240,827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321,541.92x = 106,864,494,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,864,494,398.78/321,541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,350.12

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