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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,638.68, 566,685.72 and 240,875.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,638.68, 566,685.72 and 240,875.64 is: 332,410.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,638.68 : 566,685.72 = 240,875.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,638.68/566,685.72 = 240,875.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,638.68x = 566,685.72 × 240,875.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,638.68x = 136,500,785,483.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,500,785,483.86/410,638.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,410.93

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