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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,056.23, 572,778.78 and 240,660.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,056.23, 572,778.78 and 240,660.23 is: 332,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,056.23 : 572,778.78 = 240,660.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,056.23/572,778.78 = 240,660.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,056.23x = 572,778.78 × 240,660.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,056.23x = 137,845,070,988.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,845,070,988.31/415,056.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,111.80

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