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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,548.49, 519,508.58 and 240,660.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,548.49, 519,508.58 and 240,660.87 is: 332,029.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,548.49 : 519,508.58 = 240,660.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,548.49/519,508.58 = 240,660.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,548.49x = 519,508.58 × 240,660.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,548.49x = 125,025,386,835.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,025,386,835.27/376,548.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,029.98

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