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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,403.88, 498,820.58 and 240,549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,403.88, 498,820.58 and 240,549.96 is: 332,014.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,403.88 : 498,820.58 = 240,549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,403.88/498,820.58 = 240,549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,403.88x = 498,820.58 × 240,549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,403.88x = 119,991,270,566.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,991,270,566.18/361,403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,014.34

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