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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,131.96, 594,980.46 and 240,145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,131.96, 594,980.46 and 240,145.43 is: 331,410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,131.96 : 594,980.46 = 240,145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,131.96/594,980.46 = 240,145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,131.96x = 594,980.46 × 240,145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,131.96x = 142,881,837,207.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,881,837,207.57/431,131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,410.92

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