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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,421.69, 566,281.83 and 240,623.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,421.69, 566,281.83 and 240,623.01 is: 332,001.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,421.69 : 566,281.83 = 240,623.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,421.69/566,281.83 = 240,623.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,421.69x = 566,281.83 × 240,623.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,421.69x = 136,260,438,442.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,260,438,442.91/410,421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,001.07

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