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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,994.02, 512,989.98 and 240,373.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,994.02, 512,989.98 and 240,373.70 is: 360,559.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,994.02 : 512,989.98 = 240,373.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,994.02/512,989.98 = 240,373.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,994.02x = 512,989.98 × 240,373.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,994.02x = 123,309,299,555.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,309,299,555.53/341,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,559.81

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