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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,054.26, 594,854.92 and 240,067.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,054.26, 594,854.92 and 240,067.66 is: 331,293.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,054.26 : 594,854.92 = 240,067.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,054.26/594,854.92 = 240,067.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,054.26x = 594,854.92 × 240,067.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,054.26x = 142,805,428,683.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,805,428,683.89/431,054.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,293.39

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