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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,040.17, 594,853.88 and 240,053.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,040.17, 594,853.88 and 240,053.56 is: 331,284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,040.17 : 594,853.88 = 240,053.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,040.17/594,853.88 = 240,053.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,040.17x = 594,853.88 × 240,053.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,040.17x = 142,796,791,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,796,791,573.81/431,040.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,284.19

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