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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,569.32, 519,473.51 and 240,460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,569.32, 519,473.51 and 240,460.16 is: 331,712.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,569.32 : 519,473.51 = 240,460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,569.32/519,473.51 = 240,460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,569.32x = 519,473.51 × 240,460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,569.32x = 124,912,684,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,912,684,815.48/376,569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,712.32

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