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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,053.26, 594,853.54 and 240,066.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,053.26, 594,853.54 and 240,066.66 is: 331,292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,053.26 : 594,853.54 = 240,066.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,053.26/594,853.54 = 240,066.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,053.26x = 594,853.54 × 240,066.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,053.26x = 142,804,502,536.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,804,502,536.98/431,053.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,292.01

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