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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,465.16, 566,292.33 and 240,666.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,465.16, 566,292.33 and 240,666.48 is: 332,032.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,465.16 : 566,292.33 = 240,666.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,465.16/566,292.33 = 240,666.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,465.16x = 566,292.33 × 240,666.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,465.16x = 136,287,581,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,287,581,712.10/410,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,032.03

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