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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,069.08, 565,882.50 and 240,416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,069.08, 565,882.50 and 240,416.20 is: 331,766.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,069.08 : 565,882.50 = 240,416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,069.08/565,882.50 = 240,416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,069.08x = 565,882.50 × 240,416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,069.08x = 136,047,320,296.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,047,320,296.50/410,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,766.83

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