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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401,773.93, 554,407.62 and 240,624.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401,773.93, 554,407.62 and 240,624.83 is: 332,038.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401,773.93 : 554,407.62 = 240,624.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401,773.93/554,407.62 = 240,624.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401,773.93x = 554,407.62 × 240,624.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401,773.93x = 133,404,239,313.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,404,239,313.21/401,773.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,038.07

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