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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,042.18, 594,856.64 and 240,055.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,042.18, 594,856.64 and 240,055.56 is: 331,286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,042.18 : 594,856.64 = 240,055.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,042.18/594,856.64 = 240,055.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,042.18x = 594,856.64 × 240,055.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,042.18x = 142,798,643,834.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,798,643,834.92/431,042.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,286.94

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