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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,268.37, 501,379.77 and 240,544.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,268.37, 501,379.77 and 240,544.30 is: 331,997.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,268.37 : 501,379.77 = 240,544.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,268.37/501,379.77 = 240,544.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,268.37x = 501,379.77 × 240,544.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,268.37x = 120,604,044,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,604,044,555.36/363,268.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,997.10

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