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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,324.92, 566,342.86 and 240,613.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,324.92, 566,342.86 and 240,613.72 is: 332,102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,324.92 : 566,342.86 = 240,613.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,324.92/566,342.86 = 240,613.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,324.92x = 566,342.86 × 240,613.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,324.92x = 136,269,860,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,269,860,322.65/410,324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,102.33

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