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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,027.97, 594,776.01 and 240,059.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,027.97, 594,776.01 and 240,059.13 is: 331,257.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,027.97 : 594,776.01 = 240,059.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,027.97/594,776.01 = 240,059.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,027.97x = 594,776.01 × 240,059.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,027.97x = 142,781,411,505.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,781,411,505.47/431,027.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,257.88

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