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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,055.27, 594,856.29 and 240,068.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,055.27, 594,856.29 and 240,068.65 is: 331,294.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,055.27 : 594,856.29 = 240,068.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,055.27/594,856.29 = 240,068.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,055.27x = 594,856.29 × 240,068.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,055.27x = 142,806,346,484.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,806,346,484.31/431,055.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,294.75

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