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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,295.91, 501,417.74 and 240,571.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,295.91, 501,417.74 and 240,571.98 is: 332,035.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,295.91 : 501,417.74 = 240,571.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,295.91/501,417.74 = 240,571.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,295.91x = 501,417.74 × 240,571.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,295.91x = 120,627,059,120.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,627,059,120.36/363,295.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,035.28

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