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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,849.15, 569,724.97 and 240,867.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,849.15, 569,724.97 and 240,867.11 is: 332,392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,849.15 : 569,724.97 = 240,867.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,849.15/569,724.97 = 240,867.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,849.15x = 569,724.97 × 240,867.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,849.15x = 137,228,007,018.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,228,007,018.74/412,849.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,392.61

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