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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,050.84, 594,868.62 and 240,064.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,050.84, 594,868.62 and 240,064.23 is: 331,298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,050.84 : 594,868.62 = 240,064.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,050.84/594,868.62 = 240,064.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,050.84x = 594,868.62 × 240,064.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,050.84x = 142,806,676,011.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,806,676,011.14/431,050.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,298.92

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