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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,290.96, 568,949.64 and 240,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,290.96, 568,949.64 and 240,246.96 is: 331,533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,290.96 : 568,949.64 = 240,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,290.96/568,949.64 = 240,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,290.96x = 568,949.64 × 240,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,290.96x = 136,688,421,403.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,688,421,403.09/412,290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,533.88

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