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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,471.58, 566,545.26 and 240,760.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,471.58, 566,545.26 and 240,760.38 is: 332,304.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,471.58 : 566,545.26 = 240,760.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,471.58/566,545.26 = 240,760.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,471.58x = 566,545.26 × 240,760.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,471.58x = 136,401,652,084.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,401,652,084.80/410,471.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,304.74

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