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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,265.44, 616,701.87 and 240,535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,265.44, 616,701.87 and 240,535.26 is: 360,688.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,265.44 : 616,701.87 = 240,535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,265.44/616,701.87 = 240,535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,265.44x = 616,701.87 × 240,535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,265.44x = 148,338,544,642.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,338,544,642.94/411,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,688.09

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