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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,075.22, 594,902.16 and 240,088.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,075.22, 594,902.16 and 240,088.62 is: 331,332.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,075.22 : 594,902.16 = 240,088.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,075.22/594,902.16 = 240,088.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,075.22x = 594,902.16 × 240,088.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,075.22x = 142,829,238,629.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,829,238,629.42/431,075.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,332.52

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