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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376,611.26, 519,573.29 and 240,609.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376,611.26, 519,573.29 and 240,609.96 is: 331,945.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,611.26 : 519,573.29 = 240,609.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,611.26/519,573.29 = 240,609.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,611.26x = 519,573.29 × 240,609.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,611.26x = 125,014,507,320.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,014,507,320.92/376,611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,945.75

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