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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,324.52, 566,342.31 and 240,613.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,324.52, 566,342.31 and 240,613.32 is: 332,101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,324.52 : 566,342.31 = 240,613.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,324.52/566,342.31 = 240,613.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,324.52x = 566,342.31 × 240,613.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,324.52x = 136,269,503,465.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,269,503,465.57/410,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,101.78

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