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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,292.96, 568,952.40 and 240,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,292.96, 568,952.40 and 240,248.96 is: 331,536.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,292.96 : 568,952.40 = 240,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,292.96/568,952.40 = 240,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,292.96x = 568,952.40 × 240,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,292.96x = 136,690,222,389.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,690,222,389.50/412,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,536.64

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