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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,019.97, 594,764.98 and 240,051.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,019.97, 594,764.98 and 240,051.13 is: 331,246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,019.97 : 594,764.98 = 240,051.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,019.97/594,764.98 = 240,051.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,019.97x = 594,764.98 × 240,051.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,019.97x = 142,774,005,533.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,774,005,533.43/431,019.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,246.85

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