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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,024.47, 594,771.18 and 240,055.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,024.47, 594,771.18 and 240,055.63 is: 331,253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,024.47 : 594,771.18 = 240,055.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,024.47/594,771.18 = 240,055.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,024.47x = 594,771.18 × 240,055.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,024.47x = 142,778,170,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,778,170,320.74/431,024.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,253.05

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