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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,060.96, 594,882.50 and 240,074.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,060.96, 594,882.50 and 240,074.35 is: 331,312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,060.96 : 594,882.50 = 240,074.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,060.96/594,882.50 = 240,074.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,060.96x = 594,882.50 × 240,074.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,060.96x = 142,816,028,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,816,028,626.86/431,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,312.84

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