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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576,746.70, 865,429.89 and 240,019.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576,746.70, 865,429.89 and 240,019.50 is: 360,158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576,746.70 : 865,429.89 = 240,019.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576,746.70/865,429.89 = 240,019.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576,746.70x = 865,429.89 × 240,019.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576,746.70x = 207,720,049,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,720,049,482.86/576,746.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,158.19

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