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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,066.05, 594,889.49 and 240,079.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,066.05, 594,889.49 and 240,079.43 is: 331,319.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,066.05 : 594,889.49 = 240,079.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,066.05/594,889.49 = 240,079.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,066.05x = 594,889.49 × 240,079.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,066.05x = 142,820,729,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,820,729,959.02/431,066.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,319.83

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