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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,498.04, 566,581.74 and 240,786.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,498.04, 566,581.74 and 240,786.84 is: 332,341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,498.04 : 566,581.74 = 240,786.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,498.04/566,581.74 = 240,786.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,498.04x = 566,581.74 × 240,786.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,498.04x = 136,425,426,776.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,425,426,776.30/410,498.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,341.24

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