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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,787.54, 566,783.19 and 240,988.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,787.54, 566,783.19 and 240,988.86 is: 332,503.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,787.54 : 566,783.19 = 240,988.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,787.54/566,783.19 = 240,988.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,787.54x = 566,783.19 × 240,988.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,787.54x = 136,588,434,825.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,588,434,825.26/410,787.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,503.84

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