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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,043.18, 594,858.02 and 240,056.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,043.18, 594,858.02 and 240,056.56 is: 331,288.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,043.18 : 594,858.02 = 240,056.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,043.18/594,858.02 = 240,056.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,043.18x = 594,858.02 × 240,056.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,043.18x = 142,799,569,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,799,569,969.61/431,043.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,288.32

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