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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,143.08, 594,995.82 and 240,156.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,143.08, 594,995.82 and 240,156.54 is: 331,426.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,143.08 : 594,995.82 = 240,156.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,143.08/594,995.82 = 240,156.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,143.08x = 594,995.82 × 240,156.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,143.08x = 142,892,137,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,892,137,445.66/431,143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,426.26

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