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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,131.08, 594,979.25 and 240,144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,131.08, 594,979.25 and 240,144.56 is: 331,409.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,131.08 : 594,979.25 = 240,144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,131.08/594,979.25 = 240,144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,131.08x = 594,979.25 × 240,144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,131.08x = 142,881,026,024.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,881,026,024.76/431,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,409.71

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