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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,058.23, 572,781.54 and 240,662.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,058.23, 572,781.54 and 240,662.23 is: 332,114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,058.23 : 572,781.54 = 240,662.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,058.23/572,781.54 = 240,662.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,058.23x = 572,781.54 × 240,662.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,058.23x = 137,846,882,719.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,846,882,719.23/415,058.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,114.56

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