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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,268.87, 501,380.46 and 240,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,268.87, 501,380.46 and 240,544.80 is: 331,997.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,268.87 : 501,380.46 = 240,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,268.87/501,380.46 = 240,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,268.87x = 501,380.46 × 240,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,268.87x = 120,604,462,474.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,604,462,474.61/363,268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,997.79

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