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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,462.91, 566,289.23 and 240,664.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,462.91, 566,289.23 and 240,664.23 is: 332,028.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,462.91 : 566,289.23 = 240,664.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,462.91/566,289.23 = 240,664.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,462.91x = 566,289.23 × 240,664.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,462.91x = 136,285,560,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,285,560,291.92/410,462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,028.93

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