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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,577.76, 552,792.24 and 241,601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,577.76, 552,792.24 and 241,601.76 is: 333,407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,577.76 : 552,792.24 = 241,601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,577.76/552,792.24 = 241,601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,577.76x = 552,792.24 × 241,601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,577.76x = 133,555,578,098.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,555,578,098.34/400,577.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,407.37

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