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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,060.18, 594,881.42 and 240,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,060.18, 594,881.42 and 240,073.52 is: 331,311.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,060.18 : 594,881.42 = 240,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,060.18/594,881.42 = 240,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,060.18x = 594,881.42 × 240,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,060.18x = 142,815,272,307.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,815,272,307.22/431,060.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,311.68

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