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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,108.96, 594,941.09 and 240,125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,108.96, 594,941.09 and 240,125.54 is: 331,379.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,108.96 : 594,941.09 = 240,125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,108.96/594,941.09 = 240,125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,108.96x = 594,941.09 × 240,125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,108.96x = 142,860,546,329.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,860,546,329.11/431,108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,379.21

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