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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,567.76, 552,778.44 and 241,591.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,567.76, 552,778.44 and 241,591.76 is: 333,393.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,567.76 : 552,778.44 = 241,591.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,567.76/552,778.44 = 241,591.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,567.76x = 552,778.44 × 241,591.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,567.76x = 133,546,716,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,546,716,209.65/400,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,393.57

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