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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,043.30, 594,858.21 and 240,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,043.30, 594,858.21 and 240,056.70 is: 331,288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,043.30 : 594,858.21 = 240,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,043.30/594,858.21 = 240,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,043.30x = 594,858.21 × 240,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,043.30x = 142,799,698,860.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,799,698,860.51/431,043.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,288.52

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