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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,919.19, 569,711.33 and 240,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,919.19, 569,711.33 and 240,844.66 is: 332,297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,919.19 : 569,711.33 = 240,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,919.19/569,711.33 = 240,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,919.19x = 569,711.33 × 240,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,919.19x = 137,211,931,572.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,211,931,572.00/412,919.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,297.30

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