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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,541.13, 519,496.87 and 240,654.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,541.13, 519,496.87 and 240,654.62 is: 332,020.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,541.13 : 519,496.87 = 240,654.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,541.13/519,496.87 = 240,654.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,541.13x = 519,496.87 × 240,654.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,541.13x = 125,019,320,851.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,019,320,851.45/376,541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,020.36

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