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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,338.59, 566,361.72 and 240,627.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,338.59, 566,361.72 and 240,627.39 is: 332,121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,338.59 : 566,361.72 = 240,627.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,338.59/566,361.72 = 240,627.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,338.59x = 566,361.72 × 240,627.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,338.59x = 136,282,142,479.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,282,142,479.51/410,338.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,121.19

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