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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,312.63, 566,325.92 and 240,601.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,312.63, 566,325.92 and 240,601.43 is: 332,085.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,312.63 : 566,325.92 = 240,601.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,312.63/566,325.92 = 240,601.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,312.63x = 566,325.92 × 240,601.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,312.63x = 136,258,828,215.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,258,828,215.38/410,312.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,085.38

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