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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,083.84, 594,873.12 and 240,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,083.84, 594,873.12 and 240,093.76 is: 331,316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,083.84 : 594,873.12 = 240,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,083.84/594,873.12 = 240,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,083.84x = 594,873.12 × 240,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,083.84x = 142,825,324,103.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,825,324,103.73/431,083.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,316.81

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