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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,072.58, 565,887.33 and 240,419.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,072.58, 565,887.33 and 240,419.70 is: 331,771.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,072.58 : 565,887.33 = 240,419.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,072.58/565,887.33 = 240,419.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,072.58x = 565,887.33 × 240,419.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,072.58x = 136,050,462,112.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,050,462,112.40/410,072.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,771.66

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