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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,130.60, 594,944.19 and 240,139.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,130.60, 594,944.19 and 240,139.89 is: 331,384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,130.60 : 594,944.19 = 240,139.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,130.60/594,944.19 = 240,139.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,130.60x = 594,944.19 × 240,139.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,130.60x = 142,869,832,342.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,869,832,342.74/431,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,384.12

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