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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,138.64, 594,989.69 and 240,152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,138.64, 594,989.69 and 240,152.12 is: 331,420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,138.64 : 594,989.69 = 240,152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,138.64/594,989.69 = 240,152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,138.64x = 594,989.69 × 240,152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,138.64x = 142,888,035,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,888,035,431.64/431,138.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,420.16

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