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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,470.57, 566,543.88 and 240,759.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,470.57, 566,543.88 and 240,759.37 is: 332,303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,470.57 : 566,543.88 = 240,759.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,470.57/566,543.88 = 240,759.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,470.57x = 566,543.88 × 240,759.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,470.57x = 136,400,747,626.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,400,747,626.16/410,470.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,303.36

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