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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,048.34, 594,865.17 and 240,061.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,048.34, 594,865.17 and 240,061.73 is: 331,295.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,048.34 : 594,865.17 = 240,061.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,048.34/594,865.17 = 240,061.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,048.34x = 594,865.17 × 240,061.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,048.34x = 142,804,360,626.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,804,360,626.64/431,048.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,295.47

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