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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,919.26, 572,660.28 and 240,465.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,919.26, 572,660.28 and 240,465.11 is: 331,883.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,919.26 : 572,660.28 = 240,465.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,919.26/572,660.28 = 240,465.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,919.26x = 572,660.28 × 240,465.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,919.26x = 137,704,814,359.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,704,814,359.53/414,919.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,883.40

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