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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,295.26, 573,234.12 and 240,909.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,295.26, 573,234.12 and 240,909.53 is: 332,528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,295.26 : 573,234.12 = 240,909.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,295.26/573,234.12 = 240,909.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,295.26x = 573,234.12 × 240,909.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,295.26x = 138,097,562,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,097,562,429.16/415,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,528.63

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