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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,850.15, 569,726.35 and 240,868.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,850.15, 569,726.35 and 240,868.11 is: 332,393.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,850.15 : 569,726.35 = 240,868.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,850.15/569,726.35 = 240,868.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,850.15x = 569,726.35 × 240,868.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,850.15x = 137,228,909,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,228,909,141.70/412,850.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,393.99

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