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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,714.18, 541,931.36 and 240,007.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,714.18, 541,931.36 and 240,007.82 is: 331,202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,714.18 : 541,931.36 = 240,007.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,714.18/541,931.36 = 240,007.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,714.18x = 541,931.36 × 240,007.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,714.18x = 130,067,764,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,067,764,303.24/392,714.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,202.11

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