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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,052.77, 594,852.84 and 240,066.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,052.77, 594,852.84 and 240,066.15 is: 331,291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,052.77 : 594,852.84 = 240,066.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,052.77/594,852.84 = 240,066.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,052.77x = 594,852.84 × 240,066.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,052.77x = 142,804,031,115.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,804,031,115.37/431,052.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,291.30

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