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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,220.56, 573,005.64 and 240,824.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,220.56, 573,005.64 and 240,824.56 is: 332,338.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,220.56 : 573,005.64 = 240,824.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,220.56/573,005.64 = 240,824.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,220.56x = 573,005.64 × 240,824.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,220.56x = 137,993,831,130.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,993,831,130.52/415,220.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,338.63

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