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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,042.76, 594,857.45 and 240,056.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,042.76, 594,857.45 and 240,056.15 is: 331,287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,042.76 : 594,857.45 = 240,056.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,042.76/594,857.45 = 240,056.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,042.76x = 594,857.45 × 240,056.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,042.76x = 142,799,188,358.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,799,188,358.81/431,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,287.76

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