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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,041.17, 594,855.26 and 240,054.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,041.17, 594,855.26 and 240,054.56 is: 331,285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,041.17 : 594,855.26 = 240,054.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,041.17/594,855.26 = 240,054.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,041.17x = 594,855.26 × 240,054.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,041.17x = 142,797,717,702.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,797,717,702.99/431,041.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,285.57

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