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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,073.58, 565,888.71 and 240,420.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,073.58, 565,888.71 and 240,420.70 is: 331,773.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,073.58 : 565,888.71 = 240,420.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,073.58/565,888.71 = 240,420.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,073.58x = 565,888.71 × 240,420.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,073.58x = 136,051,359,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,051,359,780.30/410,073.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,773.04

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