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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,151.24, 568,770.20 and 240,187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,151.24, 568,770.20 and 240,187.12 is: 331,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,151.24 : 568,770.20 = 240,187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,151.24/568,770.20 = 240,187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,151.24x = 568,770.20 × 240,187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,151.24x = 136,611,279,108.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,611,279,108.05/412,151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,459.10

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