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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,051.27, 594,850.77 and 240,064.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,051.27, 594,850.77 and 240,064.65 is: 331,289.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,051.27 : 594,850.77 = 240,064.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,051.27/594,850.77 = 240,064.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,051.27x = 594,850.77 × 240,064.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,051.27x = 142,802,641,902.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,802,641,902.28/431,051.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,289.23

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