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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,053.64, 594,872.46 and 240,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,053.64, 594,872.46 and 240,067 is: 331,302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,053.64 : 594,872.46 = 240,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,053.64/594,872.46 = 240,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,053.64x = 594,872.46 × 240,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,053.64x = 142,809,246,854.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,809,246,854.82/431,053.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,302.73

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