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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,050.64, 594,868.32 and 240,064

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,050.64, 594,868.32 and 240,064 is: 331,298.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,050.64 : 594,868.32 = 240,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,050.64/594,868.32 = 240,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,050.64x = 594,868.32 × 240,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,050.64x = 142,806,468,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,806,468,372.48/431,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,298.59

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