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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,009.10, 594,798.39 and 240,027.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,009.10, 594,798.39 and 240,027.30 is: 331,240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,009.10 : 594,798.39 = 240,027.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,009.10/594,798.39 = 240,027.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,009.10x = 594,798.39 × 240,027.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,009.10x = 142,767,851,596.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,767,851,596.05/431,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,240.92

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