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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,607.04, 554,176.50 and 240,457.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,607.04, 554,176.50 and 240,457.96 is: 331,807.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,607.04 : 554,176.50 = 240,457.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,607.04/554,176.50 = 240,457.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,607.04x = 554,176.50 × 240,457.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,607.04x = 133,256,150,669.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,256,150,669.94/401,607.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,807.31

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