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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,652.06, 566,639.19 and 240,940.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,652.06, 566,639.19 and 240,940.86 is: 332,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,652.06 : 566,639.19 = 240,940.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,652.06/566,639.19 = 240,940.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,652.06x = 566,639.19 × 240,940.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,652.06x = 136,526,533,748.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,526,533,748.30/410,652.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,462.80

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