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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,050.30, 594,867.90 and 240,063.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,050.30, 594,867.90 and 240,063.70 is: 331,298.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,050.30 : 594,867.90 = 240,063.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,050.30/594,867.90 = 240,063.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,050.30x = 594,867.90 × 240,063.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,050.30x = 142,806,189,085.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,806,189,085.23/431,050.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,298.20

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